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The acting medical officer of health has cancelled the Special Air Quality Statement issued on July 31, 2025. Air quality conditions have improved across the Grand Erie region, dropping below the high-risk category on the Air Quality Health Index (7-10).     Air pollution can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Residents who have questions about their personal risk level should consult […]

The acting medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a Special Air Quality Statement, effective July 31, 2025, for the County of Brant, the City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. A Special Air Quality Statement is issued when the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for the region is forecast to reach the high-risk category (AQHI 7-10). This Special Air Quality Statement […]

The acting medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health has cancelled the heat warning issued for the GEPH region. Extreme heat conditions are no longer in effect, as temperatures have cooled below advisory levels forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada. To learn about heat safety prevention, and how to reduce your risk […]

BRANTFORD, Ont. – The Brantford-Brant Community Drugs Strategy (BBCDS) continues to make progress in supporting a comprehensive, collaborative response to substance use in the community. During the first half of 2025, members of the BBCDS, alongside local partners advanced key actions outlined in the 2025 Drugs Strategy Action Plan. The achievements to date reflect significant progress […]

The acting medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing an extended heat alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective July 29, 2025. An extended heat warning is issued when the daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 31 degrees Celsius with overnight temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius for three or more […]