No measles cases in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph yet, public health says
Medical officer of health Dr. Nicola Mercer said people should know the symptoms of measles and protect themselves by getting the measles vaccine.
Health
Mar 11
Drugs seized by Guelph police after health unit issues alert
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health Unit issued the alert after seven substance-related poisonings were reported on Thursday. $9,000 worth of drugs were seized
Crime
Feb 14
Guelph school boards change PA Day dates ahead of solar eclipse in April
The 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.
Education
Feb 14
Some Guelph organizations to play the match game on Giving Tuesday
Three organizations are pledging to match donations on Giving Tuesday. Others are selling items to raise funds for programs.
Canada
Nov 27, 2023
Upper Grand school board conducting survey on student well-being
The survey invites students, staff, parents, and Guardians to identify issues that could be addressed by schools, school boards, and local service providers.
Canada
Nov 13, 2023
Guelph hospital re-introduces mask requirements in clinical areas
Non-clinical areas such as cafeterias, hallways and meeting rooms will remain mask-optional.
Health
Sep 11, 2023
Guelph residents urged to be cautious during heat warning
Public 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.
Canada
Jul 4, 2023
Public health says poor air quality in Guelph considered high risk
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health says small children and seniors and pregnant women are among the individuals considered to be at the highest risk.
Canada
Jun 9, 2023
Public, Catholic school boards sign on protocol aimed at detecting violent threats
Members from 16 community partners were in Mono on Thursday to sign the Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) community protocol.
Canada
Apr 21, 2023
Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise
One public health unit, Southwestern, said it recorded 82 cases of whooping cough from January 2022 to the end of this February.
Health
Mar 27, 2023
Public health in Guelph warns of ‘zombie drug’ circulating in the area
Xylazine, also known as 'tranq' or 'zombie drug,' is commonly used as a horse tranquillizer by veterinarians and can be very harmful in humans.
Health
Mar 21, 2023
Public health says whooping cough cases rise in Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin
There have been 12 cases of whooping cough in the public health jurisdiction since the fall.
Health
Mar 7, 2023
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin celebrates 2022 fundraising success
The 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.
Canada
Feb 8, 2023
Deathly bat fungus White Nose Syndrome makes first appearances in Alberta
A disease that has been nearly wiping out bat populations in eastern Canada and the U.S. has made its first appearance in Alberta.
Environment
Jan 12, 2023
Report reveals Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin have low death rates from opioid use
WDG had 23 opioid-related deaths in the first half of 2022. That puts the area 27th among the 34 public health units in Ontario.
Health
Nov 30, 2022
COVID-19: Guelph needs less than 300 jabs to reach 90 per cent partially vaccinated
As 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.
Health
Aug 30, 2021
4 new COVID-19 cases reported in Guelph, active cases fall to 61
The Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards are reporting 16 cases among 12 schools in Guelph and Wellington County.
Health
Sep 14, 2021
Nearly 1,950 new COVID-19 vaccines given in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
Public health announced no new cases of COVID-19 in Guelph on Wednesday, while two new cases were reported in Wellington County.
Health
Aug 4, 2021
Nearly 1,200 new COVID-19 vaccines given in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
Public health announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Guelph on Thursday, while one new case was reported in Wellington County.
Health
Aug 5, 2021
COVID-19: Over 80% of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph is now fully vaccinated
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting that over 80 per cent of eligible residents are now considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Health
Sep 13, 2021