News
June 15, 2018
Update: June 18, 2018 A heat warning is now in effect for Guelph, Erin and Southern Wellington County. The risks are greater earlier in the season...Read more
June 4, 2018
The agenda for the June 6, 2018 Board of Health meeting is now available. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at 160 Chancellors Way in Guelph, and is...Read more
June 4, 2018
Public Health has been informed that a skunk in the Elora area has tested positive for rabies. This is a reminder to stay away from all wildlife,...Read more
May 31, 2018
If you look up near Fergus or Elora and see a yellow helicopter on Thursday, May 31, 2018, you’re seeing the Ministry of Natural Resources &...Read more
May 22, 2018
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health will conduct a mosquito larvicide program from May 1 to October 31, 2018. The Medical Officer of Health has...Read more
May 14, 2018
Update: Deadline extended until July 3, 2018! Tell us what you think and you could win $250 in groceries!* Along with The Town of Shelburne, we are...Read more
May 1, 2018
We want to hear from you! You could win a $50 grocery gift card. Complete the 5-minute well water survey online or pick up a paper survey and contest...Read more
April 30, 2018
The agenda and reports for the Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Board of Health meeting are now available. This meeting will be held at the Guelph office at...Read more
April 16, 2018
The Shelburne breastfeeding clinic held at the Mel Lloyd Centre is closed today due to the weather. Other Public Health services remain open as...Read more
April 11, 2018
Public Health is governed by a Board of Health consisting of provincially appointed local municipal councillors, mayors and community members and is...Read more
April 4, 2018
Bring your cat or dog to Premier Equipment in Ospringe for a $30 rabies shot. Microchips are also available for $30 and nail clipping is $10. All are...Read more
April 4, 2018
The agenda and reports for the Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Board of Health meeting are now available. This meeting will be held at the Guelph office at...Read more
March 28, 2018
Public Health is putting a personal face to the work we do by profiling the stories of four clients with a series of I am the public in Public Health...Read more
March 23, 2018
Public Health offices and clinics will be closed on Friday, March 30 and Monday, April 2 for Easter. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, April 3. Well...Read more
March 16, 2018
Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health, updated the Board on: Flu update January 31: WDG Public Health became aware of the death of one child...Read more
March 6, 2018
The agenda and reports for the Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Board of Health meeting are now available. Please note this meeting will be held at the...Read more
February 16, 2018
Flu clinics for Tuesday to Friday, February 20 - 23 will be by appointment only. Dates and times are listed below. (by appointment only, please call...Read more
February 14, 2018
How can you protect yourself and your family from the flu? How is our community prepared for the flu? Ask your questions live. Join Dr. Nicola Mercer...Read more
February 6, 2018
The agenda and reports for the Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Board of Health meeting are now available. Please note this meeting will be held at the...Read more
January 2, 2018
The following drop-in times are for students who need vaccinations to stay in school. Note that elementary students who don’t have their records...Read more