GUELPH – June is BUDDY UP month, and the Suicide Awareness Council Wellington-Dufferin is partnering with the Centre for Suicide Prevention to champion its message for men to help their buddies who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
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Local campgrounds pleased to reopen
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Under step one of Ontario’s reopening plan, campgrounds were able to reopen on June 11.
It’s the summer of second doses: public health
GUELPH – They are calling it the summer of second doses at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. So, if you haven’t had your first COVID-19 vaccine dose yet, get it in June, officials advise, because the rest of the summer will mainly be devoted to administering second shots.
Overcoming hurdles: Beyond Borders hosts virtual fundraising event
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students of the Beyond Borders class of 2021 have put their resiliency to the test as they prepare for their upcoming charity fundraiser, Elevate.
Longtime politician passes at 75
NORTH PERTH – Longtime North Perth councillor and former Perth County Warden Meredith (Mert) Schneider has passed away.
Vaccinated out of the country? Let public health know
GUELPH - Bart Singh thought he hit pay-dirt when he was able to get two shots of the Pfizer vaccine while on vacation in Florida from January to May this year.
High school, waterworks were big Erin projects in 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Celebrating seniors in Ontario
ONTARIO – June is Seniors Month in Ontario. This year’s theme is “stay safe, active and connected.”
Re-evaluting: new research finds seniors would rather age at home than in long-term care
TORONTO – With the one year mark of COVID-19 lockdowns passed, and as vaccine rollout ramps up,…
Recovery is possible at any age: substance use in older adults
WATERLOO/ WELLINGTON – During the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented number of people have been…