GUELPH – Students in Guelph and Wellington County can earn internationally-recognized diplomas through an International Baccalaureate (IB) program. But IB’s future in the Upper Grand District School Board is uncertain.
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Expanding alcohol sales to convenience stores will increase risks/harms: Mercer
GUELPH – Dr. Nicola Mercer has expressed concern about the province’s recent move to allow the sale of beer and wine at convenience stores. She noted 8,500 new stores in the province will be able to sell alcohol as of Sept. 5, “and it is likely we will see an increase in alcohol harms."
Public health offers advice on talking to kids about cannabis, other drugs
GUELPH – Talking to your kids about drugs can be difficult, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum acknowledged during a virtual session for parents on May 15. But it’s important to open the door to these conversations, and children become aware of drugs far earlier than most parents realize.
Public health embarks on several innovative projects
GUELPH – Chair George Bridge called it "innovation week" at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Three reports were presented to the board of health on May 1 showing how the health unit is using artificial intelligence, digital devices and online learning platforms to add efficiency.
Choir! Choir! Choir! builds fun! fun! fun! at 10th annual Empowerment Day
GUELPH – It was déjà vu all over again at the 10th annual Empowerment Day, held at the Sleeman Centre on May 2, with dancer Luca Patuelli, singer Stacey Kay, singer-songwriter Peter Katz, and Choir! Choir! Choir! entertaining some 5,000 students.
Five days of wellness: UGDSB celebrates Mental Health and Education Week
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will participating in Mental Health and Education Week again this year, from May 6 to 10.
Substance abuse affects everyone says medical officer of health
GUELPH – Dr. Nicola Mercer echoed the sentiments of the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario at the local board of health meeting on April 3.
Brampton, Windsor residents charged in theft from gas station
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two Brampton residents and one Windsor resident have been charged after a vehicle "fled from a theft" at a gas station here earlier this week.
Hundreds of students suspended for having incomplete vaccination records
GUELPH – Many parents rushed to meet the deadline, as just eight high school students and 360 elementary students were suspended for not having their vaccination records up to date.
Board of health concerned about recommended lab closures
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is concerned with a recommendation by Ontario’s Auditor General to close six of 11 Public Health Ontario laboratory sites.