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COVID-19 Local News

City closes public waste drop-off to residents

City closes public waste drop-off to residents

Commercial drop-off will stay open to support businesses
Public Health creates new dashboard to follow local COVID-19 situation

Public Health creates new dashboard to follow local COVID-19 situation

The Assessment Centre and Case Data is updated regularly
Peter The Piper shows nightly support for frontline workers in Fergus

Peter The Piper shows nightly support for frontline workers in Fergus

Peter Hummel plays nightly on his porch to support frontline healthcare workers
Dave Scott-Thomas banned for life by Athletics Canada

Dave Scott-Thomas banned for life by Athletics Canada

Longtime University of Guelph coach was fired by the U of G for inappropriate conduct following complaints by athletes
Guelph Police see almost 30 per cent drop in calls for service in last week

Guelph Police see almost 30 per cent drop in calls for service in last week

Police are asking the public to only call 911 in the case of an emergency
Guelph Olympian disappointed but understanding of cancellation

Guelph Olympian disappointed but understanding of cancellation

'This is such a bigger thing than just sports,' says Andrea Seccafien
Local online initiative sees actors, authors and politicians read bedtime stories

Local online initiative sees actors, authors and politicians read bedtime stories

'We’re kind of going back to our roots:' says the co-founder of Bedtime Stories with...
Guelph's paramedics remain diligent in challenging times

Guelph's paramedics remain diligent in challenging times

Three paramedics have had to self-isolate after unknowingly coming into contact with patients that might have been exposed to COVID-19
Guelph woman starts 'gratitude garden' to thank hospital staff

Guelph woman starts 'gratitude garden' to thank hospital staff

The garden consists of colourful hand-painted rocks with messages of appreciation left outside Guelph General Hospital
Hospital Foundation sets up critical response fund

Hospital Foundation sets up critical response fund

The COVID-19 Critical Response Fund will be used to ensure the Hospital’s medical team has the essentials