Cathy Downer 🇨🇦

Connected-Collaborative-Committed, Ward 5 Councillor, Guelph

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

City Council is considering a development proposal that will shape future streets, homes, jobs, and neighbourhoods in the #Guelph Innovation District.

Learn more about what is being considered at the May 12 Council Planning meeting: https://t.co/9duVcgMcH1

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

There's a temporary closure along the Silvercreek Trail, from Edinburgh Road to Municipal Street and the Water Street entrance. Work is underway to repair a culvert, and we expect to reopen the trail within a couple days. In the meantime, please keep out of the signed work area.

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

Introducing...the Guelph 200 brand! 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

The year 2027 marks the City of Guelph’s bicentennial — you'll be seeing this branding a lot over the next two years 😎

For more information about Guelph 200, visit https://t.co/qIZgDxMmTV

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

Have you heard?? Our Community Tree Giveaway returns tomorrow!
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Guelph residents can claim up to two free trees for their yard (limit of two trees per residential address, please!) starting at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Learn more: https://t.co/pwqbZMT0p2

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

Happy #EarthDay! From our tree-lined streets to the Speed River and the Eramosa, #Guelph is a community that cares for one another and the environment we share.

Explore actions you can take today and all year round: https://t.co/7z8kfDyegL

[GuelphToday @GuelphToday]

Guelph police searching for missing 22-year-old https://t.co/6IIYMjTLoK

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

Heads up Guelph! Registration for this year’s Clean and Green community cleanup closes tomorrow. Don’t miss this opportunity to help clean up our parks and green spaces around Guelph.
Register now at https://t.co/UKW7lABYON

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

Stepping Stone has opened a new daytime drop-in space in #Guelph. This space expands access to supports like showers, washrooms, laundry, food and more.

Big thanks to the staff, agencies & volunteers who helped make this space possible. Learn more: https://t.co/Kw562KxKIl

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

DYK: Guelph’s first heritage conservation district (HCD) was designated in 2014. As we continue celebrating Guelph's cultural heritage, we're working on new HCDs in Downtown Guelph, the Ontario Reformatory and the Ward.

🔗Get all the details at https://t.co/HWt4TjPhLs.

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

The City Hall front lobby warming centre will be open this weekend on:

Friday, February 6, from 7 p.m. until Saturday, February 7, at 7 a.m.
Saturday, February 7, from 7 p.m. until Sunday, February 8, at 7 a.m.

List of warming facilities across Guelph: https://t.co/AHyuueFXhi

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

❄️City Hall warming centre is open tonight❄️

Our City Hall warming centre will be open tonight starting from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Friday morning. For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph, please visit https://t.co/4qsKzUMWix

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

❄️City Hall warming centre update❄️

Our City Hall warming centre will be open tonight starting from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning. For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph please visit https://t.co/4qsKzUMWix

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

❄️Cold weather update❄️
The City Hall front lobby will be open as a warming centre as of 7 p.m. tonight, operating through to 7 a.m. tomorrow.

For a full list of warming facilities across Guelph, please visit https://t.co/PuJaeMELx5

[Grand River Conservation Authority @grandriverca]

The GRCA and the City of Guelph are partnering on the future of 126.16 acres of natural lands along Niska Road. This land transfer and unique partnership will help provide parkland for the growing Guelph community.

https://t.co/eAjkhYLK0s

@cityofguelph

[Cathy Downer 🇨🇦 @CathyDowner]

Exciting news!!

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re working with the Grand River Conservation Authority (@grandriverca) to partner on the future of 126.16 acres of land along Niska Road: https://t.co/L4AurwDVa1

[AMO @AMOPolicy]

AMO is calling for an additional investment of $2 billion over 8 years to increase the capacity of helpful services & supportive, transitional & community housing, that can ultimately move people into more stable home environments.

https://t.co/QHAF1ajd8x

#Homelessness #OnPoli

[AMO @AMOPolicy]

Municipalities are spending billions on housing & homelessness support, far more than provincial and federal investments.

We need a new approach with meaningful collaboration & additional investment from all levels of government. https://t.co/QHAF1ajd8x

#Homelessness #OnPoli

[AMO @AMOPolicy]

Last year, homelessness increased by 30% in rural communities, and 37% in northern Ontario.

Municipalities cannot solve this problem alone. We need meaningful collaboration and contribution from all levels of government.

https://t.co/QHAF1ajd8x

#Homelessness #OnPoli

[AMO @AMOPolicy]

New report update: Ontario's homelessness rates increased by 8% in 2025.

One year after AMO's groundbreaking report, we continue to call for urgent and collective action by municipalities, the province and federal government.

https://t.co/QHAF1ajd8x

#Homelessness #OnPoli

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

A Significant Weather Event (SWE) has been declared.

As of 7:00 a.m. on December 31 an SWE is in effect. Please ensure your parked vehicles are off City streets. On-street parking exemptions are suspended at this time.

For more details visit https://t.co/Xl39R2pQDQ.