GUELPH – After several deferrals, trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) have officially reached a decision on the board’s volunteer policy.
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Public health notes importance of International Overdose Awareness Day
GUELPH – Drug overdoses were a problem before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the problem has only become worse, says the associate medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
Threats, obstruction
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces a number of charges, including threatening and obstructing a police…
COVID-19 cases steady, hospitalizations up slightly this week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases remained steady in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region this week, while hospitalizations are up but with less patients admitted to intensive care units .
Increase in reported COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases were up again in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region last week, along with a slight increase in the number of patients with the virus who are admitted to regional intensive care units.
Stop the Stigma message of overdose awareness event
MOUNT FOREST – International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31) was marked with a Stop the Stigma rally here on Aug. 24.
Guelph Nighthawks moving to Calgary next season
GUELPH – The Guelph Nighthawks elite basketball team is relocating to Calgary starting with the 2023 season. The team will be rebranded with a new name, logo and colour, all of which will be unveiled this fall.
Guelph man wins $100,000 in lottery game
GUELPH – Jesse Damery of Guelph is $100,000 richer after winning the top prize with OLG's Instant 5x The Cash lottery game.
COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up slightly in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up slightly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph…
WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022
MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.