Skip to content

COVID-19 Local News

U of G develops quick, affordable COVID-19 testing method

U of G develops quick, affordable COVID-19 testing method

Method can screen multiple samples at once
Paramedic 'Swab Squad' shifts gears to test residents in facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks

Paramedic 'Swab Squad' shifts gears to test residents in facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks

Over 3,300 people tested for COVID-19 by squad of paramedics in care facilities since April 23
Large Urban Mayors' Caucus calls for immediate financial support to help recover

Large Urban Mayors' Caucus calls for immediate financial support to help recover

Ontario’s big city mayors are calling on the federal and provincial governments to provide immediate financial support to municipalities
'Careful step forward' as many businesses will be allowed to open doors on Tuesday

'Careful step forward' as many businesses will be allowed to open doors on Tuesday

Many retailers will be able to open their doors to the public as early as 12:01 a.m. on May 19, provided the general trend on health indicators continues to improve
City offering free gardening kits for children (UPDATED)

City offering free gardening kits for children (UPDATED)

Sign up for a free kit that includes planting soil, vegetable seeds, a seedling, a bucket and instructions
Guelph Public Library offering pick-up service 'within two weeks'

Guelph Public Library offering pick-up service 'within two weeks'

The province has allowed libraries to open for pick up on Tuesday, but Guelph Public Library CEO Steve Kraft says it needs more time to ensure safety for everyone
Outbreak declared over at Norfolk Manor

Outbreak declared over at Norfolk Manor

Public Health reports two new confirmed cases in Guelph, none in Wellington County
Youth services agency to host webinar for parents to help kids cope in a COVID-19 world

Youth services agency to host webinar for parents to help kids cope in a COVID-19 world

Webinar takes place on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m.
Non-frontline healthcare workers demand pandemic pay and better PPE

Non-frontline healthcare workers demand pandemic pay and better PPE

Non-nursing staff at St. Joseph's and Guelph General join others around the province in Thursday rallies
WATCH: Outdoor sports fields, street-facing stores can open Tuesday: Doug Ford

WATCH: Outdoor sports fields, street-facing stores can open Tuesday: Doug Ford

Premier confirms golf courses, marinas can open on Saturday