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

  • Cancellation of heat warning for GEPH region issued July 7, 2025

    The medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health has cancelled the heat warning issued for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk). Extreme heat conditions are no longer in effect, as temperatures have cooled below advisory levels forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada. To learn about heat safety prevention, and […]

  • Heat warning issued for GEPH region starting July 5, 2025

    The Medical Officer of Health for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a heat alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective July 4, 2025. A Heat Warning is issued when the daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 31 degrees Celsius with overnight temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius, or when the humidex is expected […]

  • Confirmed exposure to rabies-positive bat in Brantford-Brant

    Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has confirmed a bat found in Brantford-Brant tested positive for the rabies virus. The individual exposed to the bat is receiving post exposure rabies prophylaxis which includes rabies immune globulin and a series of rabies vaccine. Grand Erie Public Health reminds residents to report any animal bites or scratches to […]

  • Cancellation of extended heat warning for GEPH region issued June 24, 2025

    The medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health has cancelled the heat warning issued for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk). Extreme heat conditions are no longer in effect, as temperatures have cooled below advisory levels forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada. To learn about heat safety prevention, and […]