RECAP: Board of Health Hears About Progress on Drug Poisoning, Need for More Help

It was remarked at the meeting that it’s unusual that the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Board of Health to get together before Labour Day in September. But there was a lot of staff labour on display at this month’s meeting, and more than a little good news in terms of progress on beating back the  opioid crisis, and the success of Public Health’s vaccination programs. In other news, there were insights from local parents and an important reminder about the kids going back to school on Tuesday. Here’s the recap! Continue reading “RECAP: Board of Health Hears About Progress on Drug Poisoning, Need for More Help”

MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for September 2, 2026

In the midst of the municipal election campaign, the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health is returning to their great, big conference table at Public Health’s Chancellor’s Way office. On the September agenda, we’re talking about student health, drinking water protection, the drug poisoning crisis, and the health impacts of poverty. Just a light month. Here’s the preview… Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for September 2, 2026”