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

  • Heat warning ended 

    The Heat Warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada on July 28 has been terminated. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada are below the threshold used by the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit to continue a Heat Warning. For more information, please visit hnhss.ca and follow the Haldimand Norfolk […]

  • Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Issues Heat Warning

    Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Haldimand and Norfolk counties for conditions expected to begin July 28, 2023, and continue through July 29, 2023. The criteria for a Heat Warning are daytime high temperatures reaching 31°C or greater and minimum overnight temperatures of 20°C or greater or humidex of 40 […]

  • Air quality statement has ended for Haldimand and Norfolk 

    MEDIA RELEASE  The air quality statement issued on Wednesday, June 28, has ended for Haldimand and Norfolk counties. Environment Canada has stated that smoke is no longer expected or has moved out of this area.    It is important to note that the statement could be reissued at any time. Members of the public can check […]

  • Air quality statement has ended for Haldimand and Norfolk 

    The air quality statement issued on Wednesday, June 7, has ended for Haldimand and Norfolk counties. Environment Canada has stated that smoke is no longer expected or has moved out of this area.    It is important to note that the statement could be reissued at any time. Members of the public can check the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for the closest […]

  • Report reveals impact of pandemic on local community’s well-being, along with health and social service priorities

    A new report is shedding light on the most pressing health and social services needs of residents in Haldimand and Norfolk counties.  The Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services (HNHSS) division shared the findings of the 2022 Community Needs Assessment at the May 2 Board of Health meeting.   Challenges identified by participants cover a range of […]