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Public input sought for COVID-19 public policy

Public input sought for COVID-19 public policy

The first discussion topic is potential benefits and drawbacks of contact-tracing apps
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Women in Crisis fighting a 'crisis within a crisis' because of COVID-19, says executive director

Women in Crisis fighting a 'crisis within a crisis' because of COVID-19, says executive director

On Wednesday, the federal government stepped in with funding which will help offset dollars lost because the agency's fundraising gala was recently cancelled due to COVID-19
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Conservation areas reopening Saturday for limited activities

Conservation areas reopening Saturday for limited activities

Visitors without a Grand River Parks membership pass will be required to pay by cash in payment boxes located at the gatehouse
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Pandemic delays opening of Sikh temple by two months (6 photos)

Pandemic delays opening of Sikh temple by two months (6 photos)

Spokesperson for Guelph Sikh Society says it's important to help the community at this time
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City reopening leash-free areas, tennis courts and green spaces

City reopening leash-free areas, tennis courts and green spaces

Residents must still keep distance from people they don't live with
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$1M in emergency federal funding available for local charities and community organizations

$1M in emergency federal funding available for local charities and community organizations

Applications are now open to apply for the Emergency Community Support Fund
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2020 Riverfest postponed to 2021

2020 Riverfest postponed to 2021

Those set to perform during this year's event will be invited to take part in the 2021 festival
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Area hospitals preparing for gradual return of non-urgent surgeries and other procedures

Area hospitals preparing for gradual return of non-urgent surgeries and other procedures

Hospitals in the Waterloo Wellington area are collaborating to build a framework for the gradual resumption of scheduled surgeries and procedures
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Slowly but surely, some downtown businesses begin to reopen (5 photos)

Slowly but surely, some downtown businesses begin to reopen (5 photos)

Most retail stores remain closed, but a smattering of small businesses opened their doors Tuesday for the first time in two months
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WATCH: Schools will remain closed: Ford

WATCH: Schools will remain closed: Ford

Overnight camps also won't be happening this summer, according to Ford
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