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With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, we’ve been talking a lot about the potential health impacts. We’ve asked the public about cannabis attitudes, use and potential knowledge gaps and...Read more
One year has passed since the World Health Organization officially declared COVID -19 a pandemic. This gives some a chance to reflect on how it started, where we are today and what the next year...Read more
Public health nurses can answer your questions about pregnancy, parenting, infant feeding and child health. Get confidential advice, help accessing programs and services, information about community...Read more
February 25, 2022 Update: This letter has been rescinded. Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has issued a letter of instruction regarding...Read more
Backyard birds like chicken, ducks and quail, can be a great source of fresh eggs and a fun hobby but they also come with important health responsibilities. Although birds may look healthy and clean...Read more
December 3, 2025 Agenda This meeting will be held virtually on December 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. . Requests to attend via Zoom close December 3 at 11 a.m. Mission: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public...Read more
Rabies data in WDG and Ontario Positive rabies results in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph area Total number of animals found positive for ( ALL STRAINS ) rabies in WDG from 2015 to date: 18 Data from the...Read more
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products. What you should do If you...Read more
Public Health inspects food premises to ensure compliance with the Ontario Food Premises Regulation 493/17 . These include restaurants, mobile food vendors, institutions that serve food (e.g., child...Read more
The information on this page is reproduced from the booklet Infant Formula: What You Need to Know with permission from the Baby-Friendly Initiative Strategy for Ontario . This information is also...Read more
Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Before a Flood Part 3: During a Flood Part 4: After a Flood Initial safety precautions General health considerations Clean-up What to do with household items Food Safety...Read more
Food Recall Warning: Juewei brand meat and vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
The food recall warning issued on 2024/04/25 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s...Read more
Report to: Board of Health Meeting Date: February 3, 2016 Report Number: BOH Report – BH .01. FEB0316 . R02 Prepared by: Katherine Paphitis, Public Health Inspector ( CID ) Janice Walters, Manager,...Read more
Introduction In July 2012, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment ( MOE ) requested the assistance of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health ( WDGPH ) in following up on health complaints of a...Read more