The City of Guelph
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The official Facebook page of the City of Guelph, Ontario, Canada is monitored Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Located about 100 kilometres west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Guelph is a growing, diverse and vibrant community of more than 120,000 people. Guelph’s community partners and business leaders are making a difference locally and globally in agri-food, technology, environmental enterprise and advanced manufacturing industries. The city’s healthy local economy, thriving arts and culture scene, charming neighbourhoods, parks and green spaces make Guelph among the most livable cities in Canada.
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RECENT FACEBOOK POSTS
facebook.comA lot of rain and ice = slippery conditions near rivers and creeks. Stay safe by staying away from waterways.
Thank you to the wonderful Guelph resident who shared this video of how easy it is to help clear storm drains. Help us, help you! Let's unblock the drains and keep the streets from flooding so we can focus on clearing the roads of snow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STlU1N-rTFs&feature=youtu.be
We’re responding to urgent calls about roads and trees. Please help us keep phone lines clear. Your driveway is your responsibility. For seniors and people with disabilities, please connect with Snow Angels: pinnetwork.ca/snow-angels/
Crews are still out working to recover from the storm let's cheer them on! A round of applause for our road crews, parks and forestry teams, Guelph Transit Guelph Hydro Guelph Fire Department Guelph Wellington Paramedics Guelph Police Service and all the folks working behind the scenes too!
About those sidewalks... our sidewalk plows are still getting stuck! Most sidewalks have not been cleared. We'll keep working on it. Please be careful and look out for each other as people may be walking on the road. Http://guelph.ca/snow
Buses are running today but there may be delays as we recover from the storm. Please follow @guelphtransit for updates. Thanks for your patience.
We plan to open all city facilities during regular hours. Please give yourself lots of time this morning. Crews were out all night and they're still working to clear roads and sidewalks. Take it slow. Be safe. Http://guelph.ca/snow
Looking for cancellations? Check here.
We've seen some damage to trees and street lights, and winds are getting stronger. Increasing risk of power outages. Make sure your phone is charged, check the batteries in the radio, and get those flashlights and board games ready. More tips here
Sorry kids. Out of the pool. Swims and lessons at Victoria Road, West End, and Centennial pools are canceled and we're closing facilities early. We plan to reopen for regular hours tomorrow.
And the cancellations keep on coming. Recreation, fitness swims, and evening swim lessons have been cancelled at Victoria Road Recreation Centre, West End Community Centre and Centennial Pool. Please share with anyone you know who may have missed the memo.
We can't believe it either. Guelph residential plow out tonight. If you can, please move cars off the street, and help keep storm drains clear to prevent flooding. Tomorrow's commute is likely to be a messy one too. Please share, and be safe.