GWPS
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City of Guelph and paramedic union moving to interest arbitration
The City remains committed to fair and balanced collective bargaining process Guelph, Ont., August 5, 2026 – While approaching conciliation in good-faith and making some progress through the process, the City of Guelph and the OPSEU/SEFPO Local 231 union representing Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services (GWPS) were unable to reach a negotiated settlement. We are now moving…
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The City of Guelph announces new General Manager of Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service and Paramedic Chief
Guelph, Ont., July 6, 2026 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce their new General Manager of Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) and Paramedic Chief, Cliff Eggleton, following a competitive recruitment process. This senior leadership role is responsible for delivering high-quality emergency and community paramedic services across the City of Guelph and Wellington County. The position provides…
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10 Individuals Rescued During Canada Day Storm at Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Guelph, Ont., July 2, 2026 – The Guelph Fire Department’s Specialty Water Rescue Team safely retrieved 10 people from Guelph Lake on July 1 after a sudden and severe storm with heavy winds, lightning and rain created dangerous conditions on the water. At 5:09 p.m., the department responded to a water rescue call at Guelph…
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New Medical Priority Dispatch System to improve emergency medical response in Guelph-Wellington
Residents should continue to call 9-1-1 in an emergency Guelph, Ont., November 4, 2025 – Starting December 3, 2025, calls for paramedic services in the Guelph-Wellington area will be triaged and dispatched using the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS). Already in use across many Ontario municipalities, MPDS is designed to ensure paramedics are dispatched more quickly to urgent,…
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Guelph Fire Department cracking down on Ontario Fire Code violations
Guelph, Ont., May 1, 2025 – After a spate of fatal fires in the community, the Guelph Fire Department is taking a zero-tolerance approach to Ontario Fire Code violations and encourages residents to take a moment to ensure working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are in their dwelling. “We are reminding everyone how important…
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One person dead, another in serious condition after morning townhouse fire
Guelph, Ont., March 19, 2025 – Guelph Fire Department responded to multiple calls of a townhouse fire on Sunset Road just before 7 a.m. this morning. Guelph Police Service was first to arrive on scene and confirmed that two occupants had self-evacuated the building, but two others remained trapped inside. First-arriving fire crews encountered flames…