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Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says U of G study

Discarded PPE a new and growing issue, says U of G study

The study found PPE concentrated in areas such as grocery stores, parking lots, areas around hospitals, residential streets and trails
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Number of U of G students testing positive up to 49; curfew being considered

Number of U of G students testing positive up to 49; curfew being considered

The University of Guelph has issued 46 fines to students for breaking COVID protocols, 32 in relation to a pair of parties held on campus earlier this month
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(UPDATE) 35 new cases confirmed in Guelph on Tuesday

(UPDATE) 35 new cases confirmed in Guelph on Tuesday

A 21st person has died due to COVID in Guelph
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WATCH: Canadian businesses hard hit by pandemic able to apply for up to $1M from feds

WATCH: Canadian businesses hard hit by pandemic able to apply for up to $1M from feds

New low-interest loan announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday morning
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State of emergency, stay-at-home order officially extended another 14 days

State of emergency, stay-at-home order officially extended another 14 days

Orders set to expire on Feb. 9, unless extended further
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32 COVID cases so far connected to two U of G 'social gatherings'

32 COVID cases so far connected to two U of G 'social gatherings'

Approximately 50 students attended a gathering on campus earlier this month and the school says fines are being issued
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WATCH: Province bumps up target date to get vaccines into all Ontario LTC homes

WATCH: Province bumps up target date to get vaccines into all Ontario LTC homes

Ford says aim is to have vaccines into all LTC homes in the province by Feb. 5
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(UPDATE) 95 new COVID cases, two deaths in Guelph over the weekend

(UPDATE) 95 new COVID cases, two deaths in Guelph over the weekend

Wellington County saw 44 new cases over the weekend and one additional death
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Shelldale providing food, crafts and clothing for families in need (7 photos)

Shelldale providing food, crafts and clothing for families in need (7 photos)

‘It’s to let people know that if you need things, there is something right in their neighbourhood available and it’s safe’
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Caressant Care Arthur outbreak surpasses 100 cases, eight deaths

Caressant Care Arthur outbreak surpasses 100 cases, eight deaths

MPP Randy Pettapiece is calling for more government support for the home
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