ROCKWOOD – “It’s been 60 days, and still no answers.” That’s how much time had passed since Nathaniel Schofield, a 36-year-old father of six living in Arthur, died in OPP custody on July 10.
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Province funds nurse to reduce ambulance offload delays at Guelph General Hospital
GUELPH – Wellington County’s paramedics are getting the funding they need to ensure there is a nurse to help offload patients when they arrive at Guelph General Hospital.
New leader at helm for EWFHT
ROCKWOOD – The East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) is pleased to announce a leadership change as of Aug. 19.
COVID-19 outbreaks at Guelph General Hospital; Public Health no longer testing wastewater
GUELPH – A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Guelph General Hospital on Aug. 23, after patients caught the virus during their stay in the hospital.
OPP officer’s conduct may have led to Arthur man’s death: SIU
ROCKWOOD – The Special Investigations Unit has designated a "subject official" in Nathaniel Schofield's case, meaning an officer's conduct appears "to have been the cause of the incident" that led to his death.
Nathaniel Schofield dead after spending night in Rockwood OPP cell
ARTHUR – He was a hard working and loving father with a big laugh and zest for life, his mother says.
SIU investigating after death of man held in custody in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – The Special Investigations Unit has been called to investigate the death of a man who was held in custody at the Rockwood OPP station.
Guelph Hospital and Rotary to receive $190,000 after hundreds ride across Guelph-Wellington
GUELPH – The 11th annual Tour de Guelph, presented by Label Design Ltd. and Scotiabank welcomed a record-breaking 780 riders, according to officials.
Sunrise fundraiser raises $120,000
PUSLINCH – Robert Milburn received the Paul Harris Fellow award at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre’s annual signature fundraiser Celebrate Sunrise on June 23.
Erin firefighters responding to more medical calls
ERIN – If you’ve seen a volunteer firefighter’s flashing green light in Erin or Hillsburgh lately, there’s a good chance they were responding to a call for medical assistance.
Guelph Youth Music Centre hosts drag story time for Guelph Pride
GUELPH – Guelph Pride, the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC), and the Children’s Reading Room are partnering to present “Fay & Fluffy, a Drag Storytime and Singalong.”
New donation supports mental health Guelph General staff
GUELPH – The Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital is thrilled to announce a generous gift of $150,000 from long time donors Bill and Colleen Koornstra to establish The Bill and Colleen Koornstra Health and Wellness Fund.
Tour de Guelph community cycling fundraiser returns June 23
GUELPH – Back for its 11th year, the Tour de Guelph fundraiser is being held on June 23 at the University of Guelph.
Guelph hospital offers life-saving ‘Stop the Bleed’ training to public
GUELPH – Helping people know what to do when an injury causes life-threatening bleeding is the focus of the Stop the Bleed Program through Guelph General Hospital.
County hosts second health, housing symposium in Guelph
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.