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UPDATE: Confirmed COVID-19 cases to date: Guelph 120, Wellington County 51

UPDATE: Confirmed COVID-19 cases to date: Guelph 120, Wellington County 51

86 of the 171 cases in Guelph and Wellington County to date have been resolved
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Province extends low hydro rates, emergency orders

Province extends low hydro rates, emergency orders

Emergency orders have been extended another two weeks
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Local artist's comic book helps kids stay safe during COVID-19 crisis

Local artist's comic book helps kids stay safe during COVID-19 crisis

'Kid COVID Fights Back!' was created by Barbara Salsberg Mathews
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New restaurant owners find a positive in a bad situation (5 photos)

New restaurant owners find a positive in a bad situation (5 photos)

Robusta Cafe & Lounge on Macdonell Street has been supplying weekly meals to Lakeside HOPE House in an effort to support the community during a time of need
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Guelph General and other area hospitals agree to use Waterloo's RIM Park as field hospital if needed

Guelph General and other area hospitals agree to use Waterloo's RIM Park as field hospital if needed

Could be used if demand ever exceeded capacity at area hospitals
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Public Health criteria for visiting COVID-19 assessment clinics

Public Health criteria for visiting COVID-19 assessment clinics

Guelph's assessment centre is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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100 men still giving a damn during pandemic

100 men still giving a damn during pandemic

Local 100 Men Who Give A Damn chapter still finding a way to contribute to the community during times when it can't meet
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City not banning drive-by birthdays but stresses that rules must be followed

City not banning drive-by birthdays but stresses that rules must be followed

City councillors told in memo that they are not banned but that physical distancing and rules of the road must be followed
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Guelph Longo's now requires customers and staff to wear mask

Guelph Longo's now requires customers and staff to wear mask

No longer requiring customers to have their temperatures digitally checked before entering
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Garden centres and nurseries face new challenges at busiest time of year

Garden centres and nurseries face new challenges at busiest time of year

On May 4, the province allowed garden centres and nurseries to operate using curbside pick-up and delivery methods only
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