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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, ON, MARCH 26, 2010 – Residents on wells should be testing their water at least three times per year, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning. “The rural landscape of Haldimand and Norfolk counties means a substantial percentage of local residents rely on private wells as their source of drinking water,” said Glen Steen, Healthy […]
SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 10, 2010 – There are reports of people operating illegal food catering businesses in the area and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning both the caterers and public that people’s health could be at risk. “There are provincial laws governing food preparation and distribution to the public and our public health inspectors […]
SIMCOE, ON, DEC. 17, 2008 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is cautioning residents to keep children and pets away from all waterways at this time as a result of high water levels. “Recent snowfall combined with heavy rain and warmer temperatures has caused waterways, such as the Grand River, to increase their flows,” said Healthy […]
SIMCOE, ON, OCT. 8, 2008 – Eight local restaurants have received the prestigious Eat Smart Award of Excellence from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. The annual awards, open to all restaurants in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, were announced last week at a special ceremony. “This award program recognizes high standards in a number of areas, such […]
Canadian Food Inspection Agency – General Link SIMCOE, ON, AUG. 28, 2008 – Public Health Inspectors from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit are continuing to check local food outlets for recalled meat products connected to a provincewide Listeriosis outbreak. “It takes time for a food recall to work its way through the distribution system, so we […]