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SIMCOE, JULY 21, 2011 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s youth group, which goes by the name HEAT, is hosting a fun-filled outdoor park event on Thursday, July 28th to raise awareness about the importance of tobacco-free recreation. The event, entitled ‘Escape the Heat’, runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lions Park in Dunnville, and […]
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SIMCOE, ON, July 19, 2011 – The sight of brown lawns, the sound of air conditioners running, and the feeling of sweat starting to bead on the forehead are becoming a bit too familiar for most peoples’ liking. As we experience one of the hottest, driest Julys on record, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding […]
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SIMCOE, JUNE 23, 2011 – This Thursday, June 30th, a section of Norfolk St. S. in Simcoe will be closed to cars and open for pedestrians, bicyclists, rollerbladers, and any other non-car movers for a celebration ofOpen Streets. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and the Downtown Simcoe BIA are hosting the family-friendly day for local […]
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SIMCOE, ON, JUNE 9, 2011 – With the weather warming up and many people spending more of their time outdoors, local health officials are reminding people to protect themselves against ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, commonly referred to […]
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SIMCOE, ON, May 31, 2011 – Many people have been anxiously awaiting some warm, rain-free days this spring, but the hot and muggy weather we are currently expecting may be not be exactly what they were hoping for. With temperatures in the high 20s and Humidex values reaching the high 30s expected over the next […]