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No measles cases in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph yet, public health saysMedical officer of health Dr. Nicola Mercer said people should know the symptoms of measles and protect themselves by getting the measles vaccine.HealthMar 11
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Drugs seized by Guelph police after health unit issues alertWellington Dufferin Guelph Health Unit issued the alert after seven substance-related poisonings were reported on Thursday. $9,000 worth of drugs were seizedCrimeFeb 14
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Guelph school boards change PA Day dates ahead of solar eclipse in AprilThe Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board said they're switching PA days to April 8 from April 19 in relation to the total solar eclipse.EducationFeb 14
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Some Guelph organizations to play the match game on Giving TuesdayThree organizations are pledging to match donations on Giving Tuesday. Others are selling items to raise funds for programs.CanadaNov 27, 2023
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Upper Grand school board conducting survey on student well-beingThe survey invites students, staff, parents, and Guardians to identify issues that could be addressed by schools, school boards, and local service providers.CanadaNov 13, 2023
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Guelph hospital re-introduces mask requirements in clinical areasNon-clinical areas such as cafeterias, hallways and meeting rooms will remain mask-optional.HealthSep 11, 2023
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Guelph residents urged to be cautious during heat warningPublic health officials in Guelph say to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of cool liquids before you feel thirsty, plus keep your home cool by closing the blinds and shades.CanadaJul 4, 2023
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Public health says poor air quality in Guelph considered high riskWellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health says small children and seniors and pregnant women are among the individuals considered to be at the highest risk.CanadaJun 9, 2023
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Public, Catholic school boards sign on protocol aimed at detecting violent threatsMembers from 16 community partners were in Mono on Thursday to sign the Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) community protocol.CanadaApr 21, 2023
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Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the riseOne public health unit, Southwestern, said it recorded 82 cases of whooping cough from January 2022 to the end of this February.HealthMar 27, 2023
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Public health in Guelph warns of ‘zombie drug’ circulating in the areaXylazine, also known as 'tranq' or 'zombie drug,' is commonly used as a horse tranquillizer by veterinarians and can be very harmful in humans.HealthMar 21, 2023
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Public health says whooping cough cases rise in Guelph-Wellington-DufferinThere have been 12 cases of whooping cough in the public health jurisdiction since the fall.HealthMar 7, 2023
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United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin celebrates 2022 fundraising successThe United Way in the Guelph, Ont., area held its first live, in-person celebration event in three years and announced it raised more than $2.6 million in 2022.CanadaFeb 8, 2023
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Deathly bat fungus White Nose Syndrome makes first appearances in AlbertaA disease that has been nearly wiping out bat populations in eastern Canada and the U.S. has made its first appearance in Alberta.EnvironmentJan 12, 2023
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COVID-19: Guelph needs less than 300 jabs to reach 90 per cent partially vaccinatedAs of Monday morning, public health's online vaccine portal showed 89.8 per cent of Guelph residents over the age of 12 have had at least one dose.HealthAug 30, 2021
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4 new COVID-19 cases reported in Guelph, active cases fall to 61The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards are reporting 16 cases among 12 schools in Guelph and Wellington County.HealthSep 14, 2021
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Nearly 1,950 new COVID-19 vaccines given in Wellington-Dufferin-GuelphPublic health announced no new cases of COVID-19 in Guelph on Wednesday, while two new cases were reported in Wellington County.HealthAug 4, 2021
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Nearly 1,200 new COVID-19 vaccines given in Wellington-Dufferin-GuelphPublic health announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Guelph on Thursday, while one new case was reported in Wellington County.HealthAug 5, 2021
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COVID-19: Over 80% of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph is now fully vaccinatedWellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting that over 80 per cent of eligible residents are now considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19.HealthSep 13, 2021
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Nearly 50 charges laid during Guelph homecoming, police sayGuelph police and bylaw officers laid nearly 50 charges during homecoming on Saturday, almost half coming on Chancellors Way during an illegal street party with 1,200 people.CrimeOct 1, 2021