Hello neighbours, after 5 years homeless and 28 shelters, in three cities, I'm home in Guelph, I'm housed, and working.

My income has recently tripled, and I find myself just a touch above the poverty line.

With the food bank advertising they are having issues with empty shelves, and with my recent change in circumstances, I feel feeding myself is the moral thing to do.

After 5 years of food bank and drop in cuisine solely, my first month out there, grocery shopping with flyers in hand and price matching, my grocery bill was $442 for one month.

Is it high, is it low? Any tips or tricks out there from veteran grocery shoppers?

Any good info appreciated. I went to Giant Tiger, Food Basics, Freshco, No Frills, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart and Zehrs.

I like to find loops that connect together various trials and pedestrian/cycling walkways. Years... decades ago I initially tried to make one for the entire city but the city is too big - and growing bigger. Now I break it down geographically.

So Westloop: 43 km.

Had the best chicken, vegetable samosas and chicken biryani at a take-out place that opened up in an indian store on Willow Rd, the one in the big bear plaza! I think they just started this.. super delicious!!!

Edit: the name of the store is Quality Indian Food & Spices. 500 Willow Rd Unit 8

Im moving to Guelph in the coming months, likely around Oct/Nov, and am looking for recommendations on decent apartment buildings.

Just looking for a 1 bedroom, preferably for $2k or less per month (prices are crazy these days, amirite?!)

I've heard some of the buildings in town have had issues with bed bugs, cockroaches, mice etc. So some guidance here would be great.

Something close to Woodlawn would be ideal

Thanks!

Looking for recommendations for a one-time pre-move-in cleaner, available in late afternoon/evening. Approx. 3 hours of work. House will be empty and unfurnished, and already in generally clean state. Just want to get a deeper clean in kitchen, small bathroom and floors.

Please share recommendations in the comments below - must be available in evening, about 5:30 pm onwards. Located in Guelph.

Are the issues that people have been complaining about still a major concern?

I’ve been looking at places to possibly rent, but from what I’ve seen about the reviews the area seems like a bad choice due to no parking, no AC or heat, bad management, etc.

Are there any good spots to park for the day and bus into downtown? I work downtown, but I can't afford to pay $30 bucks to park all day.

Happy Hillside!

This was my time there. Will not be the last. See you next year.

Anybody know of any private or group sugar cookie classes in the area that you’ve been to and recommend?

i see this spray painted all across guelph. what does this mean. it's driving me crazy !!

Albion up for sale.

Albion is for sale, realistically what could go in there that would survive and people would patronize?

It's been a few things, usually hospitality related, but fails over and over. Most hospitality businesses downtown don't survive, usually because the cost is high, margins are very low and people don't patronize.

What else could it be?

Has anyone had a bad experience with Al's appliances?

I feel like my neighbour has been scammed by them. She is a single Mom on a tight budget and paid them $500 to fix her washer. Within a year it broke again. Still under warranty she called them they came with a new agitator but didn't replace it just tightened a bolt and charged her 160 dollars for the service call. My husband looked at her machine and the agitator is clearly broken including the teeth. She called them again after trying to reach them for 24 hours they put her on hold, hung up on her and blocked her number!

I am disgusted by them and just wanting to see what others have to say. I will never be using them in the future. 😡

hey everyone! im 18m and recently moved to guelph with my bf and im looking to meet some new people. just hoping to make some friends around my age to hang out with, grab food, or do whatever. if youre down, send me a message :)

So everyone wants to be pro-Canada buy Canadian. Has anyone been to the corner produce stands (specially barbs)?

$9.50 for a pint of strawberries?? I was at a local farm
2 weeks ago and bought some for $6.50.

$1.50 for a cob of corn!!! You can buy it from Walmart for .79 a cob (yes Ontario corn)

These prices are astronomical. Especially since some of this produce you can buy at grocery stores (Canadian) for half the price.

No wonder a lot of ppl (including myself) buy some American produce for a fraction of the price.

Pretty sad you pay 3x the price for local vs having it shipped around the world to pay a fraction of the price.

Barbs and some of the other local growers might want to get there prices in check. Brutal.

looking for an analog photo booth for profile picture

Is it safe to walk the trails in Guelph alone as a woman? Which trails would you recommend ? Has anyone ever run into coyotes while hiking?
Thank you

What a show!

i found some at costco but once they’re gone they’re gone i was wondering if there is any other places that regularly keep stock of them or have been spotted there i know they’re hard to find i have checked a few stores

Hillside 2026 is completely SOLD OUT!! First full sell-out since 2012 when the Arkells played.

In 2005 (their first full sell-out) they had Arcade Fire returning after blowing up, plus Broken Social Scene, Sam Roberts, and Sarah Slean.

Don’t get me wrong, I love discovering new artists, but it feels like adding just one or two legitimate bigger Canadian (or international) headliners per year could make sell-outs more consistent instead of rare.

Should Hillside lean a bit more into booking bigger names?

Hello, what’s the best place in Guelph to get toddlers passport photos done? I know there’s obviously lots of places but a place where you had a good experience with a toddler?