Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

09/11/2026

If you think you have purchased or consumed this product, please visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website for more information: https://wdgpublichealth.ca/news/pk-brand-roasted-lemon-n-chilli-peanuts-recalled-due-salmonella

09/10/2026

E-scooters can be an affordable and environmentally friendly way to travel, but it's important to know how to ride them safely and legally.

Check out our latest blog post if you're thinking of riding an e-scooter, or if you've seen them in your community and want to learn more: wdgpublichealth.ca/e-scooters

Upper Grand District School Board
Wellington Catholic District School Board
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
The City of Guelph

09/10/2026

Heading out on the roads during back-to-school season? Here are some tips to help keep Guelph safe.

🚗Pay attention and drive safely
🛑Slow down and follow speed limits
🚌Stop for school buses
🚸Obey adult crossing guards
🛴Follow the rules of the designated roads and paths on your e-scooter

It's important to keep everyone safe. Vision Zero is our strategy to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on Guelph’s roads to zero.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/xxv250ZIl3c

09/04/2026

Public Health offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labour Day holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8. For public health emergencies or to report a communicable disease, call 1-877-884-8653. For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/4culSyI

09/04/2026

Guelph residents: back-to-school is next week, so it's a great time to check out City of Guelph's resources on e-scooter safety.

Back-to-school season is a busy time on our roads.

Using an e-scooter? Here are some helpful tips to keep everyone safe:

🛴 You must be 16+ to ride.
🛴 Wear a helmet if you are under 18
🛴 Ride solo with no passengers.
🛴 Ride on the road (incl. bike lanes) or designated multi-use paths only.
🛴 Follow the speed limit and yield to pedestrians.

Learn more about e-scooters and how to keep Guelph safe: https://ow.ly/WrRy50ZHJ9c

09/01/2026

For those near Belwood Lake Conservation Area, remember: if you suspect blue-green algae is present, assume the bloom is toxic. Avoid contact and keep children and pets away from the water.

You can report blue-green algae to Public Health:
☎️1-800-265-7293 ext. 4753
📧[email protected]

Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/blue-green-algae for more information on recognizing and avoiding blooms.

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Suspected at Belwood Lake

A suspected small blue-green algae bloom has been observed near the boat launch at Belwood Lake Conservation Area.

Blue-green algae can produce toxins that may cause serious illness in people and can be fatal to pets.

If you see blue-green algae in the water, which can look like spilled blue or green paint, thick pea soup or floating clumps near shorelines and docks, please:
• Keep children and pets away from the algae.
• Avoid touching the algae.
• Don’t swim in areas where you see scum, or it is accumulating along the shoreline.
• Don’t eat fish from the lake.
• Don’t use the water for drinking or any other purpose.

Please stay safe! Learn more at: https://www.grandriver.ca/algae/

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

Join us today from 4–6 p.m at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre in Orangeville.

Come as you are. Participate as much or as little as you choose.

The Drug Poisoning Awareness Day event is a welcoming, judgment-free space for people with lived and living experience, families, friends, supporters and community members.

Listen to guest speakers, take part in an art activity, learn how to use naloxone, find community resources, or simply share food and time with others.

No judgment. No expectations. Everyone is welcome.