Dufferin County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – All Ontario school boards must open “student and family support offices” by next September.

GUELPH – What started as a measure during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the spread of infection in long-term care and congregate setting homes, has become a regular program at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health has passed a $25-million budget, including a 2.9% cost increase for its three funding municipalities.

GUELPH – “Fund our schools, not policing in schools.” That was the resounding message from a group gathered in front of the Upper Grand District School Board office (UGSDB) on Oct. 2. 

GUELPH – Does policing in schools make students safer? According to Andrea Vásquez Jiménez, data paints a clear picture that the answer to this question is no.

GUELPH – One in every three Canadians will face mental health struggles in their lifetime, according to Public Health.   But United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin is working to address those struggles, and officials there believe “Better is Possible.” 

GUELPH – There are many reasons some people don’t want vaccinations, but if it’s fear of needles, public health has you covered.

FERGUS – Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.

GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions.