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.
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Local mapping project highlights Wellington County’s rich Black history
GUELPH – A new map from the Guelph Black Heritage Society that highlights local Black historical landmarks turns a year of research into an accessible self-guided tour through Wellington County.
Nominations for the municipal election close on Aug. 19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations steady in county, region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down for the first time in weeks in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
Local organizations to host youth mental health forum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grove Wellington Guelph, the Canadian Mental Health Association and The Children’s Foundation are hosting a youth mental health forum in hopes of normalizing conversations around asking for help.
Innocent man named in OPP report due to police error
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Rockwood man is thanking the community for notifying him after local police incorrectly identified him in a media report, falsely suggesting he was charged with criminal offences following a traffic stop in Guelph.
Teddy bears a highlight of Community Picnic at museum
Teddy bear picnic – Even the heat couldn’t keep the Teddy bears away from the Community Picnic…
Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts summer concert series
Summer concerts – While summer is passing by festivals are still ramping up and the Wellington…
Uplifting tribute to the best of gospel, with a country twist
DRAYTON – Spirits will soar this summer as the rousing tribute Good Ol’ Country Gospel brings heavenly voices and moving melodies to the shores of Lake Huron.
Auditions open for The Nutcracker with Ballet Jörgen
GUELPH – After a two-year hiatus, Live at the Hippo Pool Events is delighted to revive The…