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MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for February 7, 2024

Published on Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

After taking January off, we’re back to the usual business of regional public health with this month’s Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health meeting. Coming up in the realm of public health this month is an update from the region’s top doctor, updates about the work of public health across a variety of areas, and changes to the board’s most public facing function, the health inspections. All that, and some elections too! Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for February 7, 2024” →

CITY PAGES: Holiday Hours, Summer Jobs and Donations Doubled

Published on Dec 23, 2023Dec 23, 2023 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

The City of Guelph, and it’s various partners and agencies, put out a lot of information on a weekly basis, and while it all ends up on the City’s website somewhere, wouldn’t it be easier to just scroll through it all on one easy-to-read article on Guelph Politico here…? Continue reading “CITY PAGES: Holiday Hours, Summer Jobs and Donations Doubled” →

MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for December 1-15, 2023

Published on Dec 21, 2023Dec 20, 2023 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

Every month, Guelph Politico posts the latest inspection results from the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit inspection of local restaurants, hotels, cafes, grocery stores and other businesses that handle food. We call it “Mangez!”, and this column highlights the latest inspections done by WDGPH, and the results they’ve posted. Continue reading “MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for December 1-15, 2023” →

RECAP: Vaping is Now a Bigger Cause of Concern for Board of Health

Published on Dec 6, 2023 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

The last meeting of the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health this year came with some timely advice about making sure you’ve got all shots before the start of the holiday season. But while flu and COVID-19 are still hanging about, the Board heard about all new public health concerns around young people and how easily they can get a hold of vapes and other types of nicotine. How big of a problem is it? Consult the recap below… Continue reading “RECAP: Vaping is Now a Bigger Cause of Concern for Board of Health” →

MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for November 2023

Published on Dec 1, 2023Nov 30, 2023 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for December 6, 2023

Published on Nov 30, 2023Dec 3, 2023 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

The last Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health meeting for the year will focus on a couple of different areas. You like vaping? Maybe you do, but if you’re a kid under 19 than no one should be selling any vaping products to you. Do you want to get sick this holiday season? If not, maybe this is a good time to be reminded that you should get a flu shot. Have a young person behind on their shots? We’ve got a reminder for that too. Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for December 6, 2023” →

RECAP: Board of Health Approves Strategic Plan and 2024 Budget

Published on Nov 1, 2023 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

After taking a month off, the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health got back to work with Guelph City Councillor Rodrigo Goller subbing for Chair George Bridge on this occasion. Topics included the new Strategic Plan for Public Health (the first one in nearly four years), community outreach, and the 2024 budget for agency. In other words, some important and notable things that you might want to consult in the recap… Continue reading “RECAP: Board of Health Approves Strategic Plan and 2024 Budget” →

MANGEZ! Dine Safe Guide for October 16-31, 2023

Published on Nov 1, 2023Nov 3, 2023 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for November 1, 2023

Published on Oct 26, 2023Oct 28, 2023 by Adam A. DonaldsonLeave a comment

After taking October off as usual, the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health is back, and kicking off the month with some fairly important information, including, you guessed it, the 2024 budget. There will be some information about that, and there will also be some information about how the current year’s budget is shaking out. We will also hear reports about the new strategic plan and public health communications. Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: Board of Health Meeting for November 1, 2023” →