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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.

  • Health Unit promoting local foods

    SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 16, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is launching a campaign in March to promote locally grown food from Haldimand and Norfolk counties. “The promotion is connected to Nutrition Month in March with its theme, ‘Celebrate food from field to table,’ ” said Health Unit Dietitian Coraine Wray. “We’ll be setting up […]

  • G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp launching new logo

    SIMCOE, ON, DEC. 4, 2009 – G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp is gearing up for another great weekend, Dec. 11-13, and will take the opportunity to launch a new logo. Registration for the weekend is already full and Steering Committee members from Haldimand and Norfolk Women’s Services, Haldimand-Norfolk REACH and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit are excited for […]

  • Public urged to get on board. Haldimand & Norfolk mayors promote healthy communities

    SIMCOE, ON, NOV. 27, 2009 – Haldimand and Norfolk Mayors Marie Trainer and Dennis Travale are urging their respective constituents to join with them in building healthier communities. The two mayors attended a healthy communities planning meeting Nov. 17 sponsored by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Trainer and Travale participated with 58 people from 31 organizations […]

  • Learn how to eat well without breaking the bank

    Presentation in Dunnville Tuesday, Nov. 18 SIMCOE, ON, NOV. 7, 2008 – If you want to know how to stretch your food dollar and still eat healthy, you’re invited to a presentation at the Royal Canadian Legion in Dunnville on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. Coraine Wray, a Public Health Dietitian with […]

  • People-powered transportation workshop May 10

    SIMCOE, ON, APRIL 30, 2007 – Alarmed by rising obesity in the Canadian population, a local group has launched a campaign to make Norfolk County a healthier place through more walking and cycling and less driving.Health Action, in partnership with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, is holding a workshop open to all Norfolk residents on Thursday, […]