The Health Unit works to improve the health of communities and individuals in Wellington, Dufferin, and Guelph through promotion, protection, and prevention. Our primary focus is on the health and well-being of our communities. We weigh the impact of our choices and decisions in relation to community requirements, and we use creativity and flexibility in responding to identified community needs.
There's a certain balance to this place. It's where urban streets meet country roads; where nightlife meets night skies; where culture meets community. Those that live here, get it. Dufferin County is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Dufferin is made up of 1,486 square kilometers and is home to 56,881 people (2011 Census). There are eight local municipalities, including the Townships of Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Melancthon, Mulmur and the Towns of Grand Valley, Mono, Orangeville and Shelburne.
Fifth Avenue Veterinary Clinic is pleased to offer care for dogs and cats from our brand new facility at 10 Fifth Avenue in Orangeville. In addition to a broad range in-hospital services, Fifth Avenue Veterinary Clinic offers house calls for wellness appointments, minor medical issues and euthanasia. We are also happy to provide transportation of your pet between your home and hospital, if needed.
The history of Big Brothers of South Georgian Bay begins with John Pennock. As principal of Stayner Collegiate Institute, he frequently dealt with young men who clearly would have benefited from association with a mature male role model. Consequently, in 1969, John wrote, as a concerned citizen, to Frank Fogwell at Big Brothers of Canada. He was encouraged to contact the Orillia Big Brother Agency. After several meetings in Orillia, John was joined by other staff members from SCI to help get the local association off the ground.