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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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. […]
Simcoe JUNE 20, 2016 – As recent weather brings hot and humid conditions into the area, the HNHU is reminding the public to take precautions during extreme heat events. Members of the public are advised to take these precautions: Drink lots of cool water even before you feel thirsty. Go to air-conditioned places, including shopping […]
SIMCOE, JUNE 17 2016 – Cycling for recreation and tourism is on the rise in both Haldimand and Norfolk counties. As more and more riders take to the road, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit reminds all users to share the road. “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and the rules of the road apply to cyclists and […]