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22.02.2022 / 20:41

COVID-19: Guelph plans to end state of emergency on March 1

Cam Guthrie has once again announced plans to end the city’s state of emergency put in place at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.In a news release on Tuesday, the city said the decision to end the state of emergency on March 1 has been made in consultation with the medical officer of health and the city’s emergency operations control group. Guelph facilities moving to next phase of reopening “This is one more milestone in our journey to recovery from the pandemic,” Guthrie said.“But our recovery is only possible if we continue to follow public health guidelines: keep wearing a mask, continue social distancing, and get vaccinated.

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COVID-19: Guelph facilities moving to next phase of reopening

Here are Ontario’s loosened restrictions, capacity limits as of Feb. 17 The city also plans to end proof of vaccination requirements at its facilities on March 1, but third-party groups using the spaces for their own events can still require the vaccine passports at their discretion.Masks must still be worn and physical distancing is still encouraged, the city said.“With the acceleration of the province’s reopening plans, we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie.“However, we aren’t completely out of the woods yet.

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COVID-19: Guelph surpasses 90 per cent first-shot vaccinations

COVID-19.In a series of tweets on Tuesday night, Mayor Cam Guthrie announced 90 per cent of the city’s eligible residents have received at least one dose vaccine.

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COVID-19: Guelph prepares to move into Step 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan

City of Guelph says it is ready to move into Step 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan on Friday.The move will further reduce COVID-19 restrictions and in Guelph, it’ll allow visitors to River Run and Sleeman centres, along with the city’s museums and recreation facilities.

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‘This is a rally cry’: Guelph mayor calls for community spirit during stay-at-home order

COVID-19 pandemic.When the coronavirus pandemic first broke out last spring, there were lawn signs supporting front-line workers, there were drive-by celebrations and residents rallied around small businesses along with those less fortunate and seniors who were shut-in. Ontario sends provincewide stay-at-home emergency alert to cell phones, devices But the mayor said he’s not seeing that same mood as he did last year, now that a third wave of the pandemic has set in and another Ontario-wide state of emergency began Thursday.“I think it’s either become just so common now and we’re not talking about, so it’s ingrained in our DNA.

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Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery

Guelph teachers, adults over 60 among those who can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine Whatever the city doesn’t use can be placed in a reserve fund to help offset COVID-19-related costs and pressures in the years to come.“This funding for operating costs and transit means Guelph can cover COVID-related expenses without digging into our reserve funds,” said Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie.

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Guelph begins reopening city facilities as stay-at-home order lifts

stay-at-home order and into the red-control level of the province’s COVID-19 response framework.While Guelph was moved into the red level at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, the city’s recreation centres will not open until Thursday.

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Guelph’s downtown dining district extended through November

100 jobs could be lost as downtown Guelph’s dining district closes The dining district opened in July as a way for 17 restaurants in the downtown core to open up and serve diners outside during the COVID-19 pandemic.“Restaurants were hit hard by shutdowns at the beginning of this pandemic,” Mayor Cam Guthrie said. “The dining district and other extended patios have not only helped these businesses stay open but have provided jobs for people in Guelph.”The mayor added that it’s also a place where people can gather safely while following public health guidelines.The dining district was supposed to close on Labour Day before being extended to Monday.

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Downtown Guelph’s dining district sticking around for a few more weeks

downtown dining district will stick around for a few more weeks.The program, which allows restaurants near Macdonell and Wyndham streets to extend their patios onto the road, was scheduled to wrap up on Sept. 7.

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Guelph boasts AA+ credit rating for 8th straight year despite COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic.According to S&P Global Ratings, Guelph’s ability to meet its financial commitments is between very strong and extremely strong.

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Guelph mayor ‘very pleased’ after premier announces $4B for municipalities

COVID-19 relief funding for Ontario municipalities from the provincial and federal governments.Guthrie chairs the Large Urban Mayors Caucus of Ontario and has been calling for emergency funding from the upper levels of government since April. Ontario municipalities to receive up to $4 billion from province, feds to offset COVID-19 costs Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday that the province would contribute $1.22 billion and Ottawa would chip in $777 million.

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Ontario’s mayors ‘encouraged’ by emergency COVID-19 funding

COVID-19 funding announcement made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.The pledge from Ottawa would see $19 billion for provinces and territories to support “a safe restart” of the Canadian economy, which includes $2 billion to cover municipalities’ operating costs.

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‘Time is up’: Ontario mayors warn of tax increases, layoffs without coronavirus relief funding

coronavirus pandemic.Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie, who chairs the Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO), said on Monday that municipalities across Canada have been asking for $10 billion in funding for several months, including $4 billion for Ontario communities. Ontario mayors ask province, feds to help municipalities with post-pandemic recovery plan “We are still waiting,” he said.

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Coronavirus: City of Guelph allows temporary patios as restaurants reopen

reopening plan.Businesses that have been mostly shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic can submit an application on the city’s website starting Friday and can immediately set up a temporary patio, or expand an existing one.Stage 2 under Phase 2 of the reopening plan allows restaurants, bars, wineries, coffee shops to allow dining in outdoor areas only, with appropriate safety measures. “I know we’ve been looking forward to patio season,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie.

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Coronavirus: Guelph leaders call on Ont. premier to allow more businesses to open

All three of Guelph’s government leaders are asking Ontario Premier Doug Ford to allow more businesses to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Guelph to reopen some outdoor spaces amid coronavirus pandemic

The City of Guelph says it is easing restrictions on some outdoor spaces, reopening certain amenities that were previously closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Guelph launches economic recovery task force

Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie says a newly created economic recovery task force will support local businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Late fees on hydro payments waived for Guelph customers during pandemic

Alectra Utilities says it will be waiving late payment charges for all Guelph customers for 60 days, effective Wednesday, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus pandemic has cost Guelph $9 million so far: mayor

Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie says the coronavirus pandemic has cost the city about $9 million so far.

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COVID-19 outbreak at Guelph General Hospital declared over

Guelph General Hospital says a COVID-19 outbreak in one of their units has been declared over.

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Guelph mayor warns residents to take social-distancing orders seriously amid COVID-19 pandemic

Guelph, Ont., Mayor Cam Guthrie says following the rules that have been put in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic is “literally a matter of life or death.”

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Coronavirus: Guelph mayor declares state of emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie has declared a state of emergency for the City of Guelph in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Guelph closing all playgrounds and dog, skate parks

The City of Guelph says it is closing all playgrounds and skate and fenced-in dog parks to the public in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: All City of Guelph facilities closed, council meetings suspended

The City of Guelph has closed all of its facilities to the public, including city hall, in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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