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News Releases

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Jun

2025

June is Bike Month so let’s get outside and ride!

June 1st marked the start of Bike Month, a celebration of cycling and all the ways it supports our health, our environment, and our communities. Grey Bruce Public Health encourages residents of all ages to take advantage of the longer days, fresh air, and beautiful local routes by hopping on a bike!

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19

Aug

2024

The Power of Water

Do you remember drinking from the garden hose as a child?

For those who did, it may seem odd that younger generations are lugging around large water bottles everywhere they go.

Using designer, refillable water bottles or trendy commercial bottled water may be a choice, but access to safe drinking water is a necessity for all.

Let’s explore the facts and find out why we need access to adequate and safe water every day.

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Jul

2024

GBPH marking National Injury Prevention Day in July

On July 5, Canada acknowledges Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day, which is aimed at raising awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries and helping all Canadians live long lives to the fullest.

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Mar

2024

You play the biggest role in your dental care

For the first time in Canadian history, people aged 65 and older outnumber those under 15 years of age.

As the older adult segment of our population grows, so too does their oral health needs.

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Mar

2024

Fighting Food Waste

We all have a role to play in limiting food waste

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15

Jan

2024

Tips on staying safe and active in colder weather

Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in Grey-Bruce and older adults are at the highest risk of being injured from falling.

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Dec

2023

Practice safe food handling this holiday season

When I think about the holiday season, there are many things that put a smile on my face.

One is the warm hugs from relatives and friends that I will be seeing.

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Dec

2023

Share your food traditions without guilt

December, for many in Grey-Bruce, marks the return of the holiday season.

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Nov

2023

Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries in Grey-Bruce

In 2017, the rate of emergency department visits for unintentional falls in Grey-Bruce was the highest in Ontario. On average, falls cause 8,630 emergency department visits, 743 hospitalizations, and 29 deaths locally each year.

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Sep

2023

More than the birds and the bees

Sexual health discussions should also include topics like consent, gender, and healthy relationships

As a parent, you have a central role to play in teaching your children about sexual health.

And this doesn’t mean just having a conversation about sex.

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