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Free rapid tests available at over 2,300 grocery stores, pharmacies

Free rapid tests available at over 2,300 grocery stores, pharmacies

Up to 5.5 million tests to be supplied each week as part of the program that starts today
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WATCH: Elliott reveals Ontario's new rollout of rapid tests

WATCH: Elliott reveals Ontario's new rollout of rapid tests

Program to last eight weeks
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WDG Public Health to share wastewater data starting next week

WDG Public Health to share wastewater data starting next week

The goal behind sharing the new data is to get a better understanding of the variant’s presence in the community
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(UPDATE:) 52nd COVID-related death in Guelph reported

(UPDATE:) 52nd COVID-related death in Guelph reported

There are currently 15 COVID-positive in-patients at hospitals across the WDG Public Health coverage area
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Province reports 65 deaths, 449 COVID patients in ICU

Province reports 65 deaths, 449 COVID patients in ICU

Wednesday's Ontario COVID update also noted 3,162 new COVID cases captured through limited testing
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Arrest made in case that saw Guelph bank defrauded of more than $90K

Arrest made in case that saw Guelph bank defrauded of more than $90K

The bank has been able to recover most of the money
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Feds contribute $6.4M to Grace Gardens affordable housing project

Feds contribute $6.4M to Grace Gardens affordable housing project

The funding will go toward creating 32 permanent housing units at the former Parkview Motel
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Former Erin mayor advocates for better roads network in response to population growth

Former Erin mayor advocates for better roads network in response to population growth

Mayor Allan Alls and Coun. Jeff Duncan doesn’t believe that the county needs to rush in making any decision on Erin’s roads network
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Guelph indie pop artist finds success in Brazil’s EDM scene

Guelph indie pop artist finds success in Brazil’s EDM scene

Mikalyn's new album set for release later this year
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Telling an important part of Guelph’s Black history

Telling an important part of Guelph’s Black history

Lack of historical resources results in new booklet Change Starts Now: Our Stories. Our History. Our Heritage by historian Natasha Henry
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