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  • Health Unit promoting local foods

    SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 16, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is launching a campaign in March to promote locally grown food from Haldimand and Norfolk counties. “The promotion is connected to Nutrition Month in March with its theme, ‘Celebrate food from field to table,’ ” said Health Unit Dietitian Coraine Wray. “We’ll be setting up […]

  • Last chance to win auto in quit-smoking challenge

    SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 17, 2010 – This is smokers’ last chance to join more than 200 other local residents in a bid to win a 2010 Ford Escape hybrid automobile in the Driven to Quit Challenge being promoted by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “Deadline for entries in this quit-smoking challenge is Feb. 28 and at […]

  • Employers invited to free breakfast to tackle workplace health issues

    SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 12, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is inviting people to attend a free, informative breakfast session in Waterford March 23 on “An Employer’s Guide to Workplace Health.” Guest speaker Giovanna Ferrera, a founding member of the Ontario Workplace Health Coalition, will address various issues related to workplace health, including the skills […]

  • Beware of illegal food caterers, Health Unit says

    SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 10, 2010 – There are reports of people operating illegal food catering businesses in the area and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning both the caterers and public that people’s health could be at risk. “There are provincial laws governing food preparation and distribution to the public and our public health inspectors […]

  • Caledonia residents urged to build “walkable community”

    SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 4, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is urging Caledonia area residents to participate in a public gathering on Monday, Feb. 15, to help build a “walkable community.” “We are encouraging any group or organization making changes in the community around active living or walkable communities to attend,” said the Health Unit’s […]