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

  • Cross-border car seat shopping is a bad idea

    SIMCOE, ON, JULY 26, 2012 – Cross border shopping may be cheap and convenient, but when it comes to buying a child’s car seat or booster seat for use in Canada, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Transport Canada warn consumers that it is illegal. “As the Canadian and U.S. dollar are almost at par, many […]

  • Health Unit offers tips to beat the heat

    SIMCOE, ON, June 19, 2012 – With temperatures expected to climb above 30°C for the next few days, and accompanying Humidex values approaching the 40°C mark, the Health Unit is reminding people that this heat wave can pose health risks if people do not take the proper precautions. “In order to avoid serious illnesses such […]

  • Health Unit advises evacuated homeowners to take precautions

    SIMCOE, JUNE 7, 2012 – In the wake of a recent exposure of a number of Norfolk residents to the soil fumigant chloropicrin, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is advising anyone in the affected area to take certain precautions to protect their health. “While the Ministry of the Environment continues to investigate the release of chloropicrin […]

  • County reminds drivers and cyclists to share the road

    SIMCOE, JUNE 7, 2012 – The recent warm weather has encouraged a number of Norfolk County residents to dust off their bicycles and hit the open road. Since the same open road is used by drivers of motor vehicles, various Norfolk County departments are working together to keep area roads safe, whether the user is […]

  • Shoppers wanted in support of G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp

    SIMCOE, MAY 25, 2012 – A new fundraiser to support a local camp for teenage girls is offering the guilt-free shopping experience many women long for. Women and teens are being invited to the Travelodge in Simcoe on Saturday, June 2nd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to peruse a vast selection of gently-used brand […]