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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 […]

SIMCOE, June 1, 2016 WHAT: Youth volunteers are celebrating the 10th anniversary Smoke-Free Ontario (SFO). The event will include a variety of games such as Zorb racing, giant Jenga and human checkers, all supporting the theme of “beating tobacco at their own games”. WHO: The Health Education and Advocacy Team, a youth volunteer group with […]