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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health in Ontario. We promote and protect the health of our communities. Account not monitored 24/7. Stay Well 🍏

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City of Guelph @guelph.ca · 2d

🚗Want to help update Guelph's traffic calming policy? Apply to join our traffic calming policy civic circle—a working group that'll review our current traffic calming priorities and recommend improvements. Apply by October 28.

Details: guelph.ca/2025/10/join-the-traffic-calming-policy-civic-circle/

A group of people standing around a table at a community event. Text reads 'Join the traffic calming policy civic circle. Apply by October 28.'

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WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 2d

We’re sharing what we learned from our 2023 Cannabis Survey to help bridge knowledge gaps and support safer use.
One thing we learned? Only 10% of participants knew about Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines.
Read more about our survey findings: https://bit.ly/3KPqp3P

WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 3d

Walking and wheeling to school is good for the environment, supports children’s health and helps them connect with their neighbourhood.
This October, ask your kids what they enjoy most about their school journey! 🌍👟🚲🦽 #IWALKandIWHEEL @ugdsb.bsky.social

Photo of a young girl in a wheelchair walking her dog to school. Overlay text: “Walk, wheel and connect with community.”Logos for IWalk & IWheel, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and Green Communities Canada appear at the bottom.

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WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 4d

We asked—and over 2,000 people across our region answered our cannabis survey.
One thing that stood out? 41% didn’t know that edibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in. ⏱️ 🍪 #Cannabis #SafeUse
Learn more from our 2023 Cannabis Survey: https://wdgpublichealth.ca/blog/do-you-know-cannabis

Graphic titled 'How well do you know cannabis?' displaying results from the 2023 Cannabis Survey by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Pie chart showing 41% of participants were unaware that edibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in, with an image of a chocolate chip cookie.

WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 4d

How well do you know cannabis? Well, we asked, and over 2,000 people across our region answered. We’re sharing what we learned from our 2023 Cannabis Survey to help bridge knowledge gaps and support safer use. #Cannabis #NewBlog https://wdgpublichealth.ca/blog/do-you-know-cannabis

Graphic titled 'How well do you know cannabis?' featuring speech bubbles with cannabis leaf icons, representing the sharing of results from the 2023 Cannabis Survey conducted by Public Health Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.

WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 8d

🌍 October is #IWALKandIWHEEL Month! Students worldwide are walking & wheeling to school—staying active & helping the planet. 👟 🚴🛴🦽 Let’s make active travel part of the daily routine! 💪👟

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WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 9d

Public Health offices will be closed on Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/46Ekvei.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 17d

WDG Public Health opens bookings for fall flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Officials said anyone six months of age and older is eligible. Both vaccines can be administered in the same visit.

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WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 17d

Happy #IWALK&IWHEEL Month! 👟 🚴 🦽 🛴
Walking & wheeling to school =
✅ Healthy bodies
✅ Sharper minds
✅ Less traffic
✅ Greener planet 🌍
Join the movement this October! 💪🍂
@cityofguelph.bsky.social

Young girl and young boy holding hands walking to school in autumn. Overlay text:
“October is IWalk & IWheel Month!” Logos for IWalk & IWheel, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and Green Communities Canada appear at the bottom.

WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 17d

Online booking is now open 🖥️
Flu & COVID-19 vaccine clinics with WDG Public Health start Oct. 14.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/46K1IwJ
Book your appointment 👉 https://bit.ly/3uypDLq

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City of Guelph @guelph.ca · 18d

It's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to reflect on the dark history and inter-generational impact the Residential School system in Canada had and continues to have on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Image on a white background, with orange artwork showing an eagle, a narwhal, a beaded flower, a circle and a winding path. Text reads: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30.

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WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 22d

With flu season around the corner, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nicola Mercer joined CTV to deliver an important message on staying safe from respiratory illnesses.

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Vaccine rollout for fall

It’s that time of the year when respiratory illnesses return. CTV’s Leighanne Evans talks with Dr. Nicola Mercer about what to expect this season.

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WDG Public Health @wdgpublichealth.bsky.social · 22d

👋 Hey Bluesky, we’re Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health! 🍎

New space, same mission: to protect health and promote overall well-being so everyone in our communities can thrive.

Follow for health tips, useful resources and friendly reminders about everything from vaccines💉 to well water💧.

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