Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

01/13/2026

🍏 Join our team! We are currently looking to fill the role of Manager, Environmental Health.

Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/careers for the full job description, closing date and application instructions.

01/13/2026

If you think you may have purchased or consumed these products, please visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website for more information about this recall: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/no-name-brand-beef-burgers-recalled-due-e-coli-o157h7

01/09/2026

Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum joined CTV to kick off 2026 with some timely tips for your health-related resolutions:

It’s not too late to get your flu shot! Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum tells us how to avoid getting sick this winter.

01/08/2026

Join our team! 🍏 We are now recruiting for the following roles:

🖥️ IT Co-op, Help Desk (Onsite)
🤝 HR Assistant (Co-op)

Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/careers for full job descriptions, closing dates and application instructions.

01/07/2026

Pro tip for home-based kitchens: it’s not just the law to notify Public Health — it’s also good for business.

Here’s what you gain:

✔️ Guidance and support from public health inspectors
✔️ Access to free food safety resources and certification
✔️ Greater trust and a stronger reputation through public inspection results

Protect your community, customers and business. Visit https://checkbeforeyouchoose.ca/ to learn more.

12/24/2025

Reminder: all WDG Public Health offices will be closed to the public starting Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. and will re-open on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

For public health emergencies or to report a communicable disease, call 1-877-884-8653.

Visit https://bit.ly/4pT0rfo for water testing drop-off times.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday season! 🔔

12/23/2025

Q: Would you eat food from a kitchen like this?
A: Without Public Health inspecting it, you might never even realize.

Not listed on CheckBeforeYouChoose.ca = NOT inspected. If you notice an uninspected restaurant, help protect our community:

📞 519-822-2715 ext. 4753
📧 PHI.intake@wdgpublichealth.ca

12/22/2025

🍗 🥧 🍽️ As you start prepping for your holiday meal, make sure to keep food safety in mind. Holiday meals with family and friends should come with good memories, NOT food poisoning. From thawing turkey to handling leftovers, our latest blog shares easy tips to help keep your holiday gatherings safe.
wdgpublichealth.ca/blog/stay-naughty-list-these-holiday-food-safety-tips

12/22/2025

Please note that all WDG Public Health offices will be closed to the public starting Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. and will re-open on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

For public health emergencies or to report a communicable disease, call 1-877-884-8653.

Visit https://bit.ly/4pT0rfo for water testing drop-off times.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday season! 🔔

12/22/2025

Food recall warning: If you believe you may have purchased or consumed any of these products, please visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website for more information:

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O26 contamination.

12/17/2025

Ordering out? Remember to CheckBeforeYouChoose.ca!

If a kitchen isn’t listed on CBYC, it has NOT been inspected by Public Health and eating the food carries risk. If you spot a food business without an inspection:

📞 519-822-2715 ext. 4753
📧 PHI.intake@wdgpublichelath.ca

12/16/2025

If you haven’t had a chance to complete our dental survey for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards, there’s still time!

Complete our short survey to help us better understand the dental needs in our community. Your input will help improve access to free oral health care, because oral health IS health care. 👉 https://wdgph.link/C8TsL5u

Thank you for your support.