News Releases

News Releases

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Aug

2024

GBPH notified of two fatal, two non-fatal drug poisonings over past 7 days

Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an Opioid Alert to community partners after receiving notification of two fatal and two non-fatal suspected drug poisonings  in the region over the past seven days.

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25

Jul

2024

Swim advisory lifted for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park

Grey Bruce Public Health, in consultation with the City of Owen Sound, has lifted the swim advisory for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.

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25

Jul

2024

Bat from Grey-Bruce tests positive for rabies

Grey Bruce Public Health advises the public to remain vigilant about the risk of rabies after a bat from Grey-Bruce tested positive for the viral disease.

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22

Jul

2024

Public Assistance Request – Dog Bite – South Bruce Peninsula

Grey Bruce Public Health is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the owners of a dog that was involved in a biting incident on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in South Bruce Peninsula.

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19

Jul

2024

Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound posted unsafe for swimming

Grey Bruce Public Health, in consultation with the City of Owen Sound, has posted the beach at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound as unsafe for swimming after water-sampling results – received Friday afternoon – showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards.

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17

Jul

2024

Public Assistance Request – Dog Bite – Saugeen Shores

Grey Bruce Public Health is requesting the public’s help in identifying the owner of a dog that was involved in a biting incident on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Saugeen Shores.

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8

Jul

2024

GBPH notified of one fatal, three non-fatal drug poisonings over past 5 days

Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an Opioid Alert to community partners after receiving notification of one fatal and three non-fatal drug poisonings in the area over the past five days.

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24

Jun

2024

GBPH notified of 2 opioid overdoses, including one fatal overdose, over past 2 days

Grey Bruce Public Health is advising people who use unregulated street drugs to exercise extreme caution with each dose and follow critical harm reduction recommendations after receiving reports of two suspected opioid overdoses, including one fatality, in the area.

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21

Jun

2024

Public Health raising awareness about preventing dog bites, negative interactions with wildlife

As the summer weather draws more people outdoors and the busy tourism season approaches, Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding people to always enjoy wildlife from a distance and exercise caution with unfamiliar dogs.

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17

Jun

2024

GBPH advising people to protect against heat-related illnesses during prolonged heat event

With the Grey-Bruce area expected to experience a prolonged heat event for much of this week, Grey Bruce Public Health is urging residents and visitors to take steps to safeguard their health and prevent potential heat-related illnesses.

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