News Releases

News Releases

8

Jun

2023

GBPH advises of High-Risk Air Quality Health Index Forecast

Following the release of a Special Air Quality Statement by Environment & Climate Change Canada on June 6, 2023, Grey Bruce Public Health is advising of a ‘High Risk’ air quality forecast from the province’s Air Quality Control Index (AQHI).

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6

Jun

2023

GBPH advises residents to take steps to protect their health during Special Air Quality Statement

Grey Bruce Public Health is advising residents that Environment & Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for a large section of southern and eastern Ontario, including all of Grey-Bruce, due to smoke from forest fires in Ontario and Quebec.

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1

Jun

2023

Updated Lyme Disease Map includes new estimated risk areas in Grey-Bruce

Two more parts of Grey-Bruce are now considered estimated risk areas for Lyme disease due to the discovery of blacklegged ticks, which can carry the bacteria that causes the relatively rare vector-borne illness.

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12

May

2023

Public assistance request – dog bite – Southampton

Grey Bruce Public Health is seeking the public’s assistance in finding the owner of a dog that was involved in a biting incident on May 10, 2023, in Southampton.

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20

Apr

2023

Public Health marking Earth Day 2023

Grey Bruce Public Health will be joining residents, businesses, organizations, and municipalities around the world in celebrating Earth Day on April 22, 2023.

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18

Apr

2023

Public assistance request - dog bite - Meaford

Grey Bruce Public Health is seeking the public’s help in finding the owner of a dog that was involved in a biting incident on April 15, 2023, in Meaford.

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17

Apr

2023

Public Health reminds Grey-Bruce residents to prevent tick bites, protect against Lyme disease

With the return of warmer weather, Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding people to take steps to prevent tick bites and protect themselves from Lyme disease while enjoying the outdoors.

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17

Apr

2023

Public assistance request - dog bite - Markdale

Grey Bruce Public Health is seeking the public’s assistance in finding the owner of a medium-sized black dog that was involved in a biting incident on April 16, 2023, in Markdale.

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4

Apr

2023

GBPH issues alert about toxic drug supply following multiple overdoses

Grey Bruce Public Health is reporting an alarming spike in recent drug poisonings, highlighting concerns about the toxicity of the local unregulated drug supply.

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23

Mar

2023

Public Health issues alert following two recent fatal overdoses in Grey-Bruce

Grey Bruce Public Health is warning people who use unregulated street drugs that they are at significant risk of experiencing an overdose/poisoning due to the local supply containing potentially toxic substances, including the highly potent opioid fentanyl.

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