GUELPH – An unprecedented housing crisis is happening in Guelph, Wellington County, and Canada at large. The number of homeless people is growing rapidly, and there aren’t enough resources to go around.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
‘Sunshine List’ includes 30% more municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Salaries of Ontario’s publicly paid employees are published by the provincial government every March, in what’s officially called the Public Sector Salary Disclosure List, but more commonly known as the Sunshine List.
WCDSB reports successful WHY Survey participation rates
GUELPH – A Well-being and Health Youth (WHY) Survey was completed by Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) students, parents and staff last week.
This year’s WHY survey available in 10 languages
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the Wellington Catholic District School Board and Upper Grand District School Board have enlisted the support of Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington.
Public health hosting virtual information session on youth vaping
GUELPH – Youth vaping is on the rise in Wellington County. That’s according to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), which is hosting a virtual youth vaping information session for parents on Jan. 24 from 7 to 8pm.
Kindergarten registration opens Jan. 8 and 9
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year opens during the second week of January for both the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District school boards.
Give the gift of mental health this season
GUELPH – They say there’s nothing more valuable than your health.
Community leaders gather to discuss impacts of the pandemic on youth
ELORA– Leaders in mental health and wellness from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, The Grove Hubs Wellington Guelph and Dufferin Child and Family Services gathered at the GrandWay Events Centre on Nov. 16.
Parents, guardians, students, staff invited to complete youth well-being survey
GUELPH – The 2023 Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Survey, presented in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, collects information from youth, parents, and school staff in the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards.
Public health launches fall vaccine campaign for flu, COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has launched its fall vaccine campaign, offering residents the chance to receive the flu and COVID-19 shot at the same time.
Council rejects church application for cemetery due to objections from neighbours
MAPLETON – Township council rejected a zoning amendment to permit a cemetery on property owned by a local church after hearing delegations from local residents opposed to the proposal at the Sept. 12 meeting.
Boil water advisory lifted for Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH — A boil water advisory issued for Hillsburgh residents on July 12 has been lifted by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health effective immediately.
Public health officials encouraging residents to stay up-to-date with immunizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As public health officials recognize National Immunization Week (April 24 to 28) and celebrate the successful COVID-19 immunization campaign, they are reminding people of the protection provided by staying current with vaccinations moving forward.
George Bridge re-elected chair of board of health
GUELPH – It didn’t take long for George Bridge to get a gavel back in his hand. The former mayor of Minto, who did not run in the October election, was appointed by Wellington County as its citizen representative on the WDGPH board of health. At the board’s inaugural meeting, he was reelected chair.
County approves citizen appointment to board of health
FERGUS – Wellington County council has appointed former Minto mayor George Bridge as one of the county’s three representatives on the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health.