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Health care, front line workers offered child care at no cost

Health care, front line workers offered child care at no cost

Eligible parents and guardians who live and/or work in the County of Wellington or City of Guelph are welcome to complete the survey
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Guelph's electricity provider switches to off-peak rates for next 45 days

Guelph's electricity provider switches to off-peak rates for next 45 days

Alectra has also suspended service disconnections on accounts that are in arrears
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'There is absolutely a provincial shortage of supplies,' says Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

'There is absolutely a provincial shortage of supplies,' says Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

The Ontario Nurses’ Association wants the highest levels of protection for workers dealing directly with the COVID-19 crisis
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Two Guelph General Hospital employees test positive for COVID-19 (Updated)

Two Guelph General Hospital employees test positive for COVID-19 (Updated)

The two individuals do not live in Guelph
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Potential COVID-19 exposure temporarily shuts down Polycorp plant in Elora

Potential COVID-19 exposure temporarily shuts down Polycorp plant in Elora

The plant is undergoing a deep cleaning after two employees reported contact with a person who tested positive
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Guelph's first confirmed COVID-19 case in stable condition

Guelph's first confirmed COVID-19 case in stable condition

A resident of St. Joseph's Health Centre in his 80s is in isolation at the facility
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Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario

Dollarama says stores recognized as essential service in Ontario

The retailer says all of its stores with street access will remain open in Ontario and Quebec
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No more details to be released on movements of Mount Forest COVID-19 case

No more details to be released on movements of Mount Forest COVID-19 case

Do not attend the COVID-19 assessment centre unless you have serious symptoms, says Dr. Nicola Mercer, the local Medical Officer of Health
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U of G's Arboretum to remain open for time being

U of G's Arboretum to remain open for time being

Buildings closed, but grounds remain open from dawn to dusk with social distancing measures in effect
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Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Most pets have become accustomed to years of being home all day alone
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