Dufferin County

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will participating in Mental Health and Education Week again this year, from May 6 to 10.

GUELPH – Dr. Nicola Mercer echoed the sentiments of the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario at the local board of health meeting on April 3.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two Brampton residents and one Windsor resident have been charged after a vehicle "fled from a theft" at a gas station here earlier this week.

GUELPH – Many parents rushed to meet the deadline, as just eight high school students and 360 elementary students were suspended for not having their vaccination records up to date.

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is concerned with a recommendation by Ontario’s Auditor General to close six of 11 Public Health Ontario laboratory sites.

GUELPH – Just because cannabis is legal doesn’t mean its users are well informed about its risks and uses. A survey completed by more than 2,000 residents over age 16 in the region, indicates “serious knowledge gaps” when it comes to cannabis use.

GUELPH – Elementary students who are not up-to-date with childhood vaccines or who have not updated their records with public health, will be suspended for 20 days as of March 20.

GUELPH – Students at the Upper Grand District School Board have elected their student trustees for next year. 

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is exploring ways to commemorate Dr. Martha Rogers.

GUELPH – During the Upper Grand District School Board meeting on Feb. 27, trustees approved updates to five policies.