insight guelph - winter 2009

Guelphinsightsensedollars and

Winter 2009

In this issue…

Where do my tax

dollars go? A closer

look at what you get for

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Prosperity 2020A strategy to reinvigorate and strengthen Guelph’s economyLike many communities across canada, Guelph has been impacted by the global economic downturn. Over the past nine months, the City of Guelph has been working with a consultant team and local leaders from business, the education and training sector, and the community to develop a strategy to ensure that Guelph is poised for success as the economy recovers.

The 10-year economic development and tourism strategy — Prosperity 2020 — will position the city to be more competitive, resilient, and prosperous through the next decade. The strategy will transform Guelph’s current economy while upholding the City’s vision of being “the city that makes a difference” and supporting its strategic goal of having “a diverse and prosperous local economy.”

The new strategy will determine the best way to build on the city’s strengths, while broadening and diversifying the local econ-omy. Guelph currently boasts an agribusiness, biotechnology, and manufacturing base that can be expanded to include agricultural and environmental technology, as well as commercializing re-search breakthroughs.

Development of the strategy included an economic base an-alysis report, which describes and assesses the context and foun-dations shaping economic growth prospects for Guelph, identifies business sectors driving economic growth now and into the future, and outlines the City’s competitive advantages and disadvantages.

The Mayor’s Task Force on the Economy was established to pro-vide high level guidance in the completion of the strategy. The task force — which includes a cross-section of community leaders representing the private, non-profit and public sectors — reviewed the strategy at key milestones to ensure it was hitting the mark.

The final strategy will provide specific directions, priorities and performance measures to transform Guelph’s economy over the next decade and beyond.

Learn more about Prosperity 2020 at guelph.ca/biz.

Skating, swimming and moreActive fun for

the whole family

Good for our economy, ensuring environmental protection

More than 45 companies and associations make up Guelph’s environmental sector, which is poised for growth.

Guelph’s environmental technology sector – which includes alternative fuels and energy technologies – is growing.

Agri-food represents a $63 billion industry in Ontario. In Guelph-Wellington, more than 90 companies employ 6,500 people in this sector.

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Budget 2010: A new way of doing businessi am gLad that this edition of Insight Guelph focuses on the City’s budget and finances. The economic downturn has been a subject of discussion throughout our community — around boardroom tables, around kitchen tables, and at City Hall.

Like many businesses and households, the City has been impacted by the economic downturn. We are not alone in this; municipalities across the country have been hit with lower interest revenues, a weak market for recycling materials, and lower property assessment revenues, among other challenges.

It is estimated that City revenues will be more than $8 million lower in 2010 compared to 2009. Even in good economic times, it would be unacceptable for an impact of this magnitude to be passed on to local taxpayers. It would be unthinkable in the difficult economic times families are experiencing right now.

As we begin the 2010 Budget process, City Council is prepared to make the tough decisions necessary to ensure taxpayers are protected, the city is strong, and our excellent AA credit rating is maintained.

This will mean doing business differently. In many cases, we will be changing old practices that served us in the past, but need to be corrected in light of our changing economy.

For example, a new debt management policy and updated reserve policy will ensure we control capital spending and bring the necessary discipline to our budget decision making. The new policies will drive a significant structural ad-justment in our capital budget to ensure we live within our means. On the operating budget side, Council will be considering mitigating measures to ad-dress the tough times we are in.

The news is not all bad. Economists agree that there are many positive signs that point to a recovery in Canada’s economy. Guelph’s economic base is solid, and we have many advantages that position us well for the future. But rest as-sured that, as long as City revenues are down, Council will not shy away from its responsibility to protect City taxpayers.

Karen FarbridgeMayor

Day-to-day and long-term plansJust like your household budget, the City has to balance its income with its expens-es; the day-to-day costs of operations and costs associated with long-term invest-ments and infrastructure.

Your tax dollars are used to provide the services you use every day and, in 2009, only 15% of your property tax dollars were used toward City buildings, roads and infrastructure. These costs were offset by the City’s investments and other revenue streams

As part of Guelph’s long-term financial plan, the City has specific guidelines for using grants, loans and savings to finance large capital projects.

Long-term investments are largely fi-nanced by borrowing funds, obtaining Federal and Provincial grants or subsidies, or using reserves or other external funding sources.

For more information about the City’s budget and property taxes visit guelph.ca/finance.

Taxes are just part of the pictureProperty taxes at workYour tax dollars pay for police, fire and emergency services, transit, parks, road maintenance and more.

In 2009, based on an average assess-ment of $256,888, the average tax bill was $3,433 per household. Of that, $2,786 goes to fund City services. The remainder goes to the Province to pay for education.

How Guelph measures upA recent survey of 82 Ontario municipal-ities showed that, compared to cities in the area offering the same services per capita, people living in Guelph pay less than the average residential taxpayer.

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Where do my tax dollars go? A closer look at what you get for your money

It’s estimated that Ontarians toss about 900,000

additional tonnes of trash during the holiday season.*

give a gift to the environment this holiday season by following these easy tips to help reduce the amount of waste you produce.

Carry a reusable cloth bag when shopping

Look for products that are locally made and made from recycled materials, and are durable or long lasting

Give gifts that don’t need wrapping — tickets, memberships, or gift certifi cates

Avoid over-packaging and wrapping — wrap gifts in reusable or reused packaging

Reuse what you can — bows, ribbons, boxes, gift bags, tins

If you can’t reuse it, recycle it — paper based gift boxes, tags and wrapping, and plastic containers or bottles

* Ontario Ministry of the Environment

For information about waste collection programs and waste

reduction tips visit guelph.ca/wetdry

‘tis the season to

reduce, reuse and

recycle

based gift boxes, tags and wrapping, and plastic containers or bottles

* Ontario Ministry of the Environment

Christmas Tree Collection Christmas Tree Collection will take place the week of January 4 and January 11. Trees will be collected during your clear Waste collection week on your regular collection day. Watch for more details in the New Year or visit guelph.ca/wetdry.

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everyone Likes to knoW what they’re paying for when they pay a bill. Property taxes are no diff erent.

As a Guelph taxpayer, you have access to facilities such as com-munity centres and libraries, and services that range from curbside waste collection to plowed roads and sidewalks, and a host of services in between, all of which are paid for in part by your prop-erty tax dollars. When compared to other services many of us pay

for each month such as cable, phone and internet access, our property taxes cover an expansive range of services for a rela-tively low cost.

The average Guelph household pays about $232 each month (based on 2009 fi gures) in property taxes. This is divided up to support the following services and facilities:

Access to life-saving services, including fi re, ambulance and police, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A reliable public transit service that runs seven days a week; and well maintained, paved roads that are plowed in the winter.

Capital projects such the South End Emergency Services Station, the Organic Waste Processing Facility, major roads and building repairs. These costs are off set by the City’s investments and other revenue streams.

Council members, Mayor and CAO dedicated to strategic planning and priority setting.

Maintenance of local parks; access to recreation centres with community pools and ice rinks; seasonal recreation, leisure and cultural activities and events; libraries; neighbourhood activities and programs; museums and the River Run Centre.

Curbside waste collection, yard waste pick up, access to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot and programs such as the Paint Plus Reuse Program and electronic waste recycling.

A well designed and organized city that attracts new business and accommodates growth sustainably.

Access to social services including aff ordable housing, employment services, subsidized child care and more, for individuals and families in fi nancial need.

Maintenance of City facilities, ongoing access to information and communication, customer service, fi nancial administration, and human resources administration.

This past year Emergency Services – Guelph Fire Department responded to 6,670 calls.

Guelph Transit provides public transit along 20 routes throughout the city. Last year, Guelph Transit buses provided 5,933,616 passenger trips.

Each winter the City of Guelph clears snow and spreads salt and sand on 1,200 km of roadways, 660 km of sidewalks, 180 crosswalks, crossings, steps, walkways, and 650 bus stops.

Each day the Guelph Public Library’s fi ve branches collectively lend out about 5,200 items.

At least 2,000 people spend time at the West End Community Centre every day and over one million people use it each year.

Last year the City collected 26,970 tonnes of curbside waste.

* Based on average MPAC property assessment of $257,000, total annual tax bill $3,433 ($2,786 for City services and $647 for Provincial education).



Cheer on the 2010 Olympic Flame as it travels through the city of Guelph on Monday, December 28, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Reminder to renew your dog licence!

Where to purchase your dog licence:City of Guelph Operations45 Municipal St519-837-5628

ServiceGuelphCity Hall1 Carden St519-822-1260

Guelph Humane Society500 Wellington St W

519-824-3091

For more information visit guelph.ca > living > pets and animals > dog licenses/tags

All dogs over three months old in the city of Guelph are required to be licensed; these licenses are

to be renewed each January.

A new plan to fi nance long-term investmentstake a Look at your Budget; you have day-to-day costs like phone bills and utilities, loan payments for your car or your home, and a savings account for a rainy day.

Just like your household budget, the City has to mange its day to day costs, re-pay its loans and continue to save for the future.

Financial planning for the long-termLong-term planning has always been a part of the City’s budget process, and this year Guelph used a new, inter-depart-mental approach. Staff developed and refi ned new tools, policies and guidelines to help prioritize capital investments based on the City’s strategic priorities.

New policies lower risk to taxpayersThe long-term fi nancial plan will govern how the City uses tax revenue, debt and reserves to pay for large capital projects. Together, the plan and related policies will allow Guelph to continue to provide qual-ity services to the public while maintaining its strong credit rating.

Taxpayers will be protected from sudden changes as the City builds and refurbishes its infrastructure and facilities.

2010 budget impactsThe recent economic downturn high-lighted the need to plan with a long-term view in mind when it comes to fi nancing buildings, infrastructure and equipment.

The City prepared its 2010 budget with lower than expected revenues from 2009. As such, some projects are likely to be de-ferred in accordance with the policies and guidelines set out in Guelph’s long-term fi nancial plan.

Work that’s worthwhilea numBer of road reconstruction projects are wrapping up as the City works to complete as much as possible before the winter weather sets in.

Road reconstructionNo one likes traffi c interruptions or road closures, and the City appreciates the pa-tience and co-operation of residents and businesses aff ected by construction.

When the work is complete, you will enjoy better traffi c fl ow, bike lanes, side-walks and street lighting, and Guelph’s roads will be safer and more convenient for people in cars, on buses, on bikes and on their own two feet.

In most cases, the City will replace aging water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, and gas and electric utilities will be up-graded as part of these projects.

A look down the roadOver the next year, 17 road reconstruction projects, a new transit terminal, and a num-ber of upgrades to City buildings and facili-ties will come to fruition. The projects are funded in part by Provincial and Federal

Infrastructure Stimulus Funds and the deadline for the project completion is March 2011.

The City will pay $22 million toward these projects, and those funds will be matched by $44 million from the Provincial and Fed-eral governments for a total of $66 million.

Upcoming projects include road recon-struction on Speedvale Avenue, Westwood Drive, Edinburgh Road and Stevenson Street. A full list of projects and updates are available at guelph.ca/construction.

Discover downtownThis year’s construction on Norfolk Street and Wyndham Street is wrapping up this month, so you can easily get to downtown shops and parking during the holiday shopping season.

Guelph Transit stops in the downtown core every 20 minutes; hop on a bus at your nearest stop and let Guelph Transit do the driving for you.

Transit schedules and information about downtown restaurants, shops and events are available at guelph.ca/downtown.

CLICKCLICK before you goFor regular updates about traffi c interruptions, road closures and transit advisories visit guelph.ca/traffi c or follow us on twitter.com/cityofguelph.



Hanlon Creek Business ParkGood for our economy, ensuring environmental protection

Some work iS now underway at the site of the Hanlon Creek Business Park, planned for Guelph’s southwest corner. Making this land ready for employment purposes is important so that Guelph is competitive and able to attract and retain future business.

The Hanlon Creek Business Park is unanimously supported by City Council and has been identified as important by successive City Councils over many years.

The City of Guelph has always recognized that because this de-velopment will be located adjacent to significant natural features, extensive environmental study would be required and sensitive design elements would need to be incorporated into the plan.

Environmentally-sensitive designYears of study and planning by environmental experts have gone into the plans for the Hanlon Creek Business Park. The result is a balanced, comprehensive plan for protecting sensitive areas, sup-porting wildlife habitats, safeguarding Guelph’s water supply, and increasing tree canopy coverage.

Aquatic and terrestrial biologists have played an important role in helping to ensure the area’s significant environmental features are protected and the associated wildlife habitat is preserved.

Built into the development process is a plan to restore open meadow habitat and improve woodlot buffers and edges through additional plantings.

Protecting environmental featuresThe Hanlon Creek Business Park has been designed to protect the site’s environmental features:

Provincially significant wetlands will be protected.•A cold water stream will be restored and protected•Stormwater management areas will be naturalized •Stormwater management ponds have been designed to •prevent water pollution and preserve stream water qualityNatural regeneration will be encouraged in cultural •meadows and agricultural fieldsThe Heritage Maple Grove will be retained•More than 2,500 tress and almost 5,000 shrubs will be •planted in Phases I and II

Environmental protections will be in place and monitored every step of the way. The Grand River Conservation Authority, the Min-istry of Natural Resources, the Environmental Advisory Committee and the public are among the stakeholders that have contributed throughout the process.

A balanced approachFrom the beginning, the Hanlon Creek Business Park has been mod-

eled on a balanced approach to meet the economic needs of our community while ensuring we protect Guelph’s natural heritage.

The business park will attract the employers Guelph needs to offer good jobs within our boundaries, so that we don’t sprawl into surrounding countryside, and so there are jobs for people close to home.

Now’s the right timeAs Ontario climbs out of a period of economic downturn, the time is right to move forward so that Guelph can be competitive when the economy recovers. If we are not, we will lose out to other communities on opportunities to attract businesses and jobs, with long-term consequences for the local economy.

Development of the Hanlon Creek Business Park is also an im-portant part of Guelph’s local growth management strategy. The Province’s Places to Grow legislation requires Guelph to accom-modate 31,000 new jobs. The Hanlon Creek Business Park will help accommodate about 10,000 of those jobs within the city’s bound-aries, without having to sprawl beyond.

Balancing the tax loadAttracting businesses helps everyone, because business taxes help fund facilities like libraries and community centres, and ser-vices like ambulances and waste collection. A balanced tax ratio between businesses and residences helps lighten the load for residential taxpayers.

For more information about the Hanlon Creek Business Park visit guelph.ca > business > hanlon creek business park.

“Many inaccurate words have been used to describe the Hanlon Creek Business Park. ‘Pristine wetlands,’ ‘wilderness,’ and ‘old growth forest’ are among them. The facts about the site are quite different. The lands of the Hanlon Creek Business Park are similar to many undeveloped lands in Guelph and surrounding Wellington County — far from unique, pristine or a wilderness. Old growth forests do not exist on this site. Some older heritage trees found along Forestell Road are protected under the current plan.

The site’s provincially significant wet-lands, streams, and other ecological fea-tures do deserve protection, while other lands within the business park can be developed in a sustainable manner.

The Environmental Advisory Commit-tee has spent great effort over several years reviewing the City’s environmental impact reports and supported them along with 17 environmental conditions which we expect the City to meet. Our work was part of this project’s lengthy, democratic public consultation process.

Achieving environmental, social and economic objectives concurrently is what sustainability is all about.”

Paul Smith, Chair, Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is an arm’s length, volunteer advisory commit-tee of citizens with technical expertise in environmental science.

“Attractive employment lands must be available in the short- and medium-term in order to continuously attract new com-panies that will provide citizens with meaningful employment opportunities and contributions to a sustainable tax base. The Hanlon Creek Business Park is part of an inclusive and balanced plan to offer good local jobs, attract investment, and generate business tax revenue to fund services for all Guelph citizens.”

Carol Tyler Chair, Guelph Economic Development Advisory Committee

Trees reflected in a modern office building, not unlike what we’ll see in the Hanlon Creek Business Park.



Did you know?There are 31 community outdoor ice rinks in Guelphas aLWays, there will be up to 31 natural ice rinks located throughout the city this winter. Community ice rinks are maintained by volunteers and neighbourhood groups and you can share the use of these unsupervised ice rinks. The City of Guelph reserves the right to approve locations that are best suited for each neighbourhood and have the infrastructure in place to operate an outdoor ice rink. These rinks are dependent on the weather and prevailing conditions.

The City provides the water hoses, storage boxes, pond hockey nets, hydro and lights with a timer to create these rinks. Volunteers and neighbourhood groups from the community do the rest.

If you have some extra time and would like to volunteer at your neighbourhood ice rink please contact the City of Guelph at 519-837-5628 for more information.

Visit guelph.ca > seasonal information for outdoor rink locations.

Be nice… treat the iceBitter or Biting, frigid or frosty — it doesn’t matter how you describe it: after a heavy snowfall your sidewalks can get ex-tremely slippery.

During winter, City crews clear 1,200 km of roadways, 660 km of sidewalk, 180 cross-walks, crossings, steps, walkways, and 650 bus stops throughout the city. Sidewalks are prioritized based on pedestrian traffic volume and if they are near high use facilities such as schools, hospitals, and public buildings.

The City uses specially designed equip-ment to quickly and efficiently plow snow off the sidewalk and spread a sand/salt mixture to provide traction or melt ice. During a heavy snowfall however, it can take the City up to five days to plow all of the sidewalks and it can take longer to treat icy conditions on residential sidewalks.

In November 2009, the City began offer-ing residents a mixture of salt and sand for free to maintain their sidewalks as part of a pilot program.

Most residents clear their driveways of snow. Clearing the ice and snow from the sidewalk in front of your home or business can help make it safer for everyone. So be a good neighbour, and look out for your neighbourhood by keeping your side-walks free from icy conditions.

The material provided by the City is an

environmentally friendly 50/50 mixture of salt and sand that will not damage side-walks, provides improved traction for walk-ing and is recommended as part of the City’s Salt Management Plan.

This pilot program is being offered free for all homeowners, occupants and land-lords of residential properties in Guelph to help engage the public to assist in making our sidewalks safe this winter. From Nov-ember to April, residents can pick up the de-icing material from various locations, providing they bring their own hand car-ried container. There is no limit on the size of the hand carried container and no limit to the number of visits during the winter.

Visit guelph.ca > seasonal information for details.

Put your waste out

the right way this winter

Winter weather can make it diffi cult for waste collectors to access your waste bags and containers. Help keep our collection staff safe by following these winter waste set-out tips:

Do not place bags and containers on top of or •behind snowbanks.

Place bags and containers at ground level •at the end of your driveway, within one foot of the curb.

Ensure that bags and containers are not •covered in snow and that waste items are not frozen to the containers.

Avoid placing containers on icy surfaces.•

Waste containers and bags that are not properly set out will not be collected. For more information call Solid Waste Resources at 519-767-0598.

A new volunteer service to help eligible seniors

or persons with physical disabilities remove their

snow windrow (the snow that accumulates at the end of driveways when the streets are plowed).

Do you need this service or can you help your neighbours?

Call 519.822.1155e-mail [email protected]

visit www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.cafor more information.

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Jump in the poolDoes your family love the water? This December the Holiday Recreation Swim Schedule offers public swim-ming almost every day over the Christmas holiday break. For dates and times visit guelph.ca > quick links > swim schedule or pick up your copy of the Guelph Community Guide.

You can still enjoy the water, even if you’re away for the holidays. Starting January 4, take part in public and family swimming every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Join us in creating this unparalleled community space with a donation.

Call 519-836-4772, e-mail [email protected] or donate online at guelphcivicsquare.com

This fundraising campaign is led by the Guelph Rink Rats

Together we can build a legacy

Featuring a skating rink and water feature, Guelph’s Civic Square will transform the heart of the city.

Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday

Centennial Park 376 College Ave W

1:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Exhibition Park 70 Division St

1:30 – 2:20 p.m. 8 – 9:50 p.m.

Sleeman Centre50 Woolwich St

12 – 1:50 p.m.

Victoria Road Recreation Centre151 Victoria Rd N

2:30 – 3:45 p.m. 1 – 2:15 p.m.

West End Community Centre 21 Imperial Rd S

7:30 – 9 p.m. 1- 2:15 p.m. 2 – 3:15 p.m.

Mark your calendars for Tim Hortons’ Free Holiday SkatingThis December Tim Hortons has sponsored 22 free holiday skating sessions at four City arenas! Visit guelph.ca > quick links > ice skating or pick up your copy of the Guelph Community Guide for details.

Skating, swimming and moreActive fun for the whole familykeeping active this winter doesn’t mean you need to freeze your mittens off! The City of Guelph offers lots of fun indoor recreation activities to keep you moving, not freezing, over the next few months.

Give shinny hockey a tryAre you comfortable on skates and looking for an activity to get your heart racing? Register for shinny hockey! Adults, ladies and seniors shinny hockey programs are available. Pick up a copy of the Guelph Community Guide for more information.

Stay up late for three on three hockey actionHockey lovers are invited to put together a team and take part in the Midnight Mad-ness Three on Three Hockey Tournament. For more information call the West End Community Centre at 519-837-5657.

Friday Saturday Sunday

Family Swim

Centennial Pool 7:30 – 9 p.m.

West End Community Centre

1 – 2 p.m. 1 – 2 p.m.

Public Swim

Centennial Pool 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Victor Davis Pool 2 – 3:30 p.m.6:30 – 8 p.m.

2 – 3:30 p.m.

West End Community Centre

7:30 – 9 p.m. 2 – 4 p.m. 2 – 4 p.m.

Throw on your skatesEnjoy one of Canada’s favourite winter pastimes! Head to your nearest indoor ice rink for public ice skating.

Celebrate Family Day with usMonday, February 15, visit your local community centre for family fun including free swimming, skating, movies and gym time. Find out more at guelph.ca/familyday (available February 1).



City of Guelph Services and Facilities

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T 519-822-1260 x 2610E [email protected]/Visit: City Hall, 1 Carden St Guelph, ON N1H 3A1

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Ward information

Services PhoneMayor’s Offi ce 519-837-5643CAO’s Offi ce 519-837-5602Building 519-837-5615City Clerk’s Offi ce 519-837-5603Civic Museum 519-836-1221Community Design and Development Services

519-837-5663

Court Services (Provincial Off ences Court)

519-826-0762

Economic Development 519-837-5600Engineering 519-837-5604Evergreen Seniors Centre 519-823-1291Facility Bookings 519-837-5678Finance 519-837-5610Fire and Emergency Services 519-824-6590Human Resources 519-837-5601Legal and Realty Services 519-837-5637Library (Main Branch) 519-824-6220Neighbourhood Engagement 519-837-5618McCrae House 519-836-1482Operations 519-837-5628Parking 519-837-5612Parks Maintenance 519-837-5628Police Services 519-824-1212River Run Centre (Box Offi ce) 519-763-3000River Run Centre (Administration) 519-837-5662Sleeman Centre 519-822-4900TTY (Teletype for Deaf ) 519-826-9771Taxation 519-837-5610Tourism 519-837-1335Traffi c 519-837-5628Transit 519-822-1811Victoria Road Recreation Centre 519-837-5621Waste Resource Innovation Centre 519-767-0598Wastewater Treatment Plant 519-837-5629Waterworks 519-837-5627West End Community Centre 519-837-5657

Ward 1 CouncillorsBob Bell T 519-822-6152 E [email protected]

Kathleen Farrelly T 519-822-5946 E [email protected]

Ward 3 CouncillorsJune Hofl and T 519-822-1260 x 2505 E june.hofl [email protected]

Maggie Laidlaw T 519-837-1732 E [email protected]

Ward 2 CouncillorsVicki Beard T 519-821-4856 E [email protected]

Ian Findlay T 519-830-4681 E ian.fi [email protected]

Ward 4 CouncillorsGloria Kovach T 519-824-9695 E [email protected]

Mike Salisbury T 519-763-4461 E [email protected]

Ward 5 CouncillorsLise Burcher T 519-736-0449 E [email protected]

Leanne Piper T 519-824-9000 E [email protected]

Ward 6 CouncillorsChristine Billings T 519-826-0567 E [email protected]

Karl Wettstein T 519-763-5105 E [email protected]

Who to callDecemberWinter Lights and MusicSaturday, December 5Downtown Guelphwww.guelphdowntown.com

Sparkles in the ParkSaturday, December 12Riverside Parkwww.sparklesinthepark.ca

2010 Olympic Torch RelayMonday, December 28Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Stvisitguelphwellington.ca

JanuaryCapital One Grand Slam National Curling ChampionshipsJanuary 6-10Sleeman Centrewww.guelphcurlingclub.com/nation-al2010.html

FebruaryFebruary is Free Admission at the McCrae House108 Water Stguelph.ca/museum

Hillside InsideSaturday, February 6Sleeman Centrewww.hillsideinside.ca

MarchCollege RoyalMarch 20-21University of Guelphwww.collegeroyal.uoguelph.ca

Events

Your child gets 7 times more pollution in a car than walking on a sidewalk.

WALK YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOLDO IT FOR THEIR HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. YOUR SIDEWALK WILL THANK YOU.

LEARN MORE AT:

guelph.ca/walktoschoolIN PARTNERSHIP WITH: City of Guelph, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Community Heart Health Network, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph in motion, Upper Grand District School Board, and Wellington Catholic District School Board


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