Why is Guelph called the ‘Royal City’?
The city of Guelph was named by founder John Galt in 1827 to honour the British Royal Family,...
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Guelph Sports Hall of Fame
The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1992 with sponsorship from the City of Guelph and the...
Rambles in the Rustbelt: Guelph
Rambles in the Rustbelt is a series of audio explorations celebrating heritage architecture in Ontario. In this episode, Benjamin...
Vintage Guelph: A look at the Mayors ‘Chain of Office’
The Chain of Office was commissioned by the City to mark Canada’s 100th Birthday in 1967. It is worn by...
What’s the Best Place for a Bus Stop?
In a recent article for Citylab, Aarian Marshall reports on McGill University doctoral candidate Ehab Diab and the transportation...
Guelph Central Station Building to be Renovated
After much delay, the City of Guelph released a tender for a general contractor to start renovation work this spring...
Why Rubber Sidewalks Make Sense for Guelph
Over 300 million tires are thrown out each year in Canada and the United States alone. Instead of accumulating...