GUELPH – Health care is an essential part of addressing the homelessness crisis, and the County of Wellington worked to highlight this during its recent symposium.
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Local school boards change April PA day due to solar eclipse
WELLINGTON COUTY – Both the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board are rescheduling an upcoming Professional Activity (PA) day from April 19 to April 8.
Public health relaunches Check Before You Choose website
GUELPH – Want to know how a restaurant or nail salon did on their public health inspection before making a reservation? Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has relaunched its Check Before You Choose website, featuring a mobile-friendly map of establishments with inspection reports and tickets.
Bridge acclaimed as chair of Board of Health
GUELPH – George Bridge has been acclaimed as chair of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health.
Mount Forest man convicted of arson, weapon offences following fire in home
GUELPH – Following a four-day trial in Guelph Superior Court, Rodney Grubb has been found guilty on one arson charge and two weapons-related charges. He was acquitted on another count of arson.
Wellington County launches Energy Coach pilot program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has launched a pilot program offering one-on-one service to help low-income residents reduce their home energy use and costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
UGDSB recognizes Black heritage, brilliance, joy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In February, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) honours Black heritage, Black brilliance and Black joy.
Wellington Catholic school events, initiatives highlighted
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees and senior administrators attended their monthly board meeting on Feb. 5.
UGDSB approves updated policies
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) approved two revised policies, pertaining to student fees and Indigenous education, during the board meeting on Jan. 30.
UGDSB encourages students to ‘get moving’ for Winter Walk Month
GUELPH – February is Winter Walk Month and Feb. 7 was Winter Walk Day.
