GUELPH – There’s new guidance about alcohol consumption and how it affects health – and a recent public health survey suggests many people aren’t aware of the risks.
Wellington County
Public health urges people to get measles vaccine; virus circulating in region
GUELPH – Measles has become rare in Ontario since a vaccine was developed in 1970 – until recently that is. Now there are cases in Ontario – one in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph – and that’s cause for concern, the region's medical officer of health told the board of health on March 5.
Residents cite traffic concerns as chief objection to Morriston housing proposal
MORRISTON – Traffic was the main concern raised at a public meeting on March 5 about a residential development proposal in Morriston.
UGDSB takes steps to divest from American suppliers
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has passed a policy to avoid purchasing from American suppliers whenever possible.
Public weighs in on locations for industrial land in Puslinch
PUSLINCH – They call it Puslinch by Design – a Wellington County and Township of Puslinch initiative to determine where new industrial lands will be located in the township. The public was invited to a meeting at the PCC on Feb 26 to weigh in.
High flood risk across Grand River watershed: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY –The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is a reporting high overall flood risk across the Grand River watershed due to the above average snowpack.
Regional cancer program supports launch of new HPV test for cervical cancer screening
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In partnership with other health-care providers, the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program (WWRCP), at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, is leading the way to improve cervical cancer screening in the region.
How choosing acceptance can increase wellness: social worker
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Have you ever found yourself awake at 3am with your mind racing about the past or future?
Canadian support for retaliatory measures grows ahead of imposition of tariffs; favourability of U.S. tanks
ONTARIO – As United States President Donald Trump addresses congress for the first time in his second presidential term, he’ll likely find a sizable audience north of the border.
Police beat: Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.