Grey Bruce Public Health is advising residents and visitors to take steps to safeguard their health as the area continues to deal with a heat event, along with very poor air quality, caused by wildfire smoke pushed into the area from northwestern Ontario.

Grey Bruce Public Health is sharing ways to help prevent swimmer’s itch after receiving reports of people getting the skin infection, which typically causes minor, but unpleasant, symptoms.

Grey Bruce Public Health is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owners of dogs involved in two unrelated dog-bite incidents – one that took place Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Owen Sound, and another that took place Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in the Town of Hanover.

Although some wild animals may seem cute and friendly, Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that the safest way to enjoy wildlife is from a distance.

As the warm, sunny weather draws people to spend more time hiking, cycling, exploring, and enjoying the outdoors, Grey Bruce Public Health is issuing a reminder to take steps to prevent tick bites and, in turn, Lyme disease.