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W5 Neighbourhoods – Ward 5 Guelph

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A great place to call home…. Ward 5 is located in the heart of the City of Guelph, bounded by Waterloo Avenue on the north, Kortright Avenue on the south, Victoria Road to the east, and the city boundary on the west. Ward 5 is a diverse community of historic and newer neighbourhoods, the University of Guelph, Village by the Arboretum, hotels, schools, agri-food research park, and Guelph’s largest retail shopping mall. Ward 5 is a community of vibrant neighbourhoods:. Village by the Arboretum. I’ve ...

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History – Ward 5 Guelph

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A great place to call home…. The History of Ward 5. The Guelph and Dundas Road Company. Access across the Speed River at what is now Gordon Street was built shortly after Guelph’s founding , however, the condition of roads heading south towards Hamilton were dismal, with many muddy and swampy sections. Travel to Hamilton harbour was normally made by travelling the Waterloo Road to Berlin or the Town of Galt, through the Gore District. 1910 Bridge over Speed at Gordon Street, looking south. Fill in your d...

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Ward 5 Guelph – Page 2 – A great place to call home…

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A great place to call home…. July 15, 2016. Ward 5 Hero: Dillon March. The long list of volunteer roles that Dillon March has played in our community would make one think he is well past retirement age. Not even close! March has been active and engaged since high school, where he co-ordinated a project. Dillon`s legacy of community-focused advocacy is why he has been selected as this week`s Ward 5 Hero! Posted in Ward 5 Heroes. July 7, 2016. Ward 5 Hero: Sharon Bennett. July 1, 2016. During his 29 years ...

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May 2015 – Ward 5 Guelph

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A great place to call home…. May 12, 2015. EVENT: Ward Five Town Hall Meeting. Please join Ward 5 Councillors Cathy Downer and Leanne Piper for a. Thursday, May 28, 2015. St Michael’s School (9 McElderry). 1 Ward 5: A Historical Timeline (Leanne Piper). 2 Synopsis and Update of Current Issues (Cathy Downer). 3 Open Town Hall Question and Answer (You! Refreshments will be provided. May 8, 2015. Guelph Transit Challenge – Week One Reflections. The first week of the Guelph Transit (GT) Challenge is over!

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June 2015 – Ward 5 Guelph

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A great place to call home…. June 30, 2015. OPINION: Road Diets and Reducing Car(b)s. Council will soon deliberate on how to paint the lines on Speedvale Avenue East. It is down to two options that are being bantered about, as follows:. Four lanes of car traffic, no centre turn lane, no bike lanes. Two lanes of car traffic, one centre turning lane, with bike lanes. B) the new road width can accommodate option 1 or 2 above, and simply involves painting lines (which can be undone and repainted either way),.

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Links – Ward 5 Guelph

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A great place to call home…. Helpful links for Ward 5 residents:. City of Guelph Main Website. City of Guelph By-laws. City of Guelph Waste Collection Schedule. Local Media and Blogs. Mayor Karen Farbridge’s Blog. Ward 2: The Deuce. Councillor Ian Findlay’s Blog). Councillor Cam Guthrie’s Blog). Volunteer Centre of Guelph-Welllington. Guelph Chamber of Commerce. Am I missing a link? Email me and I will add a link to your page…. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Ward 5 Hero: Peter Gow.

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Guelph Transit Challenge – Ward 5 Guelph

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A great place to call home…. May 4, 2015. It was a sunny 20 degree day outside when I said “I’ll do it! 8221; to the Guelph Transit Challenge. Although I am already an occasional transit user, the truth is that my car is my primary means of transportation. The reasons vary by month: work requirements, family commitments, weather, etc. Can I shift my 90% (car) and 10% (other) lifestyle in the other direction? Can I ready to go car-free, cold turkey, for 31 days? This entry was posted in Transportation.

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Meet Your Councillors – Ward 5 Guelph

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A great place to call home…. Leanne has represented Ward 5 since 2006. She previously served as a Trustee on the Upper Grand District School Board, and has a long history of active involvement in various community organizations including school councils, Macdonald Stewart Art Centre Board of Directors, Heritage Guelph, Old University Neighbourhood Association, Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods (Ontario), Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Guelph Historical Society and the Career Education Council.

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NEWS RELEASE: Interim Solution Allows South End Rink to Continue – Ward 5 Guelph

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A great place to call home…. January 30, 2015. NEWS RELEASE: Interim Solution Allows South End Rink to Continue. News Release from CAO Ann Pappert:. An update from the CAO on the skating rink in Pine Ridge. Guelph, ON, January 30, 2015 We said yesterday. That we’re interested in working with the residents of Pine Ridge on a mutually satisfactory solution with respect to what has become a well-used neighbourhood rink. Outdoor rinks are wonderful neighbourhood assets. The City believes wholeheartedly i...

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Leanne – Ward 5 Guelph

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A great place to call home…. August 19, 2016. Ward 5 Hero: Peter Gow. It’s time for a little #TBT twist on our weekly Ward 5 hero! There have been many individuals throughout Guelph’s history who have shaped our city — and Ward 5 in particular. One of those individuals was Peter Gow. This week’s Ward 5 hero was born in Johnstone, Scotland in 1818. Gow died in Guelph in 1886. His presence in Ward 5 is still felt today, which makes him a worthy Ward 5 hero. Gow’s Mill and Bridge, prior to 189. The Guelph L...