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The Sunday Seven: GuelphToday's top stories of the week

From the seasonal patio program and recommended new recreation facilities to art space plans and more
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Patrons at Rise & Shine Island Flavour restaurant get served on a patio on Macdonell Street.

Seasonal patios program made permanent; some owners aren't happy about the cost

Guelph’s pilot seasonal patio program is now permanent with a new fee structure in place, after a unanimous vote from council on Tuesday.  READ FULL STORY HERE

Community group wants drill hall building for art space

A group advocating for a downtown community art space gathered at the historic Guelph drill hall building earlier this week to see what opportunities the vacant historic building has to offer.  READ FULL STORY HERE

City eyes new approach to parks and rec, with added facilities

Faced with changing demographics, growing community needs and reduced funding options, city officials are eyeing an overhaul of how and where it provides park space to residents, along with numerous programming adjustments.  READ FULL STORY HERE

Downtown intersection sees most red light tickets issued

Nearly half the tickets issued through the city’s red light camera program last year involved a single intersection – Wyndham Street South at Wellington Street East, but that’s just one of six locations. READ FULL STORY HERE

Puslinch's Tye Kurtz signs two-year professional lacrosse deal with Albany

After a long road full of championship glory, disappointment, injury struggles and a pandemic-shortened NCAA season, Tye Kurtz is getting his due. The 24-year-old Puslinch native signed a two-year contract with the Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League this week.  READ FULL STORY HERE

Statistics Canada: Guelph scores well for quality of life

Guelph scores higher on several fronts when it comes to quality of life compared to provincial and national averages, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.  READ FULL STORY HERE

Guelph's first pro disc golf tournament a hit despite rain

Nearly 150 players of all ages from around Canada hit the Eastview and Victoria Park disc golf courses last weekend to compete in the Diameter Open. It’s the first time a Professional Disc Golf Association event has happened in Guelph. READ FULL STORY HERE


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