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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, August 26, 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) was notified yesterday by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of a stray cat that tested positive for rabies. Unfortunately, the rabid cat had bitten a Caledonia resident who is now being treated by healthcare providers. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is now working with Hamilton Public […]
SIMCOE, August 12, 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) was notified yesterday by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that two raccoons from the Dunnville area have tested positive for rabies. With the addition of Dunnville, many areas of Haldimand County including Caledonia, Hagersville, Cayuga and York have now found raccoons with rabies. […]
Simcoe, July 15, 2016 Based on information from Environment Canada, Dr. Malcolm Lock, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, has ended the Heat Alert for Norfolk and Haldimand, which was issued July 12th. One of two weather conditions are not expected for the Haldimand and Norfolk area: Humidex is expected to reach 40ºC […]
Simcoe, July 12th, 2016 Based on information from Environment Canada, Dr. Malcolm Locke, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Heat Alert for Norfolk and Haldimand. The Heat Alert will be in effect until further notice. According to Environment Canada, heat and humidity will arrive today with high temperatures reaching near […]
SIMCOE, ON – June 28th, 2016 – Haldimand-Norfolk Social Services is preparing for the possibility of a disruption in service due to work stoppage by Canada Post. Around 50,000 Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) members from across Canada could be locked out or strike if an agreement is not reached by the end of June. […]