News Releases

News Releases

19

Aug

2024

Public Health advises against swimming at area beaches after a significant rainfall

Due to the significant amount of rain that has fallen in Grey-Bruce in recent days, Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that swimming at area beaches within 48 hours of heavy rain or while the water remains unusually cloudy can pose a risk to human health.

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15

Aug

2024

Increase in pertussis cases underscores importance of staying up to date on publicly funded vaccinations

With cases of pertussis (whooping cough) on the rise in Ontario, including locally, Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding people that staying up to date on routine vaccinations is the best defence against the highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection.

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15

Aug

2024

Public Assistance Request – Dog Bite – West Grey

Grey Bruce Public Health is requesting the public’s help in identifying the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident that took place on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in West Grey.

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9

Aug

2024

Swim advisory lifted for Southampton Beach

Test results from water samples taken this week at Southampton Beach show bacterial levels have returned to within Ministry of Health guidelines for safe swimming/bathing.

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7

Aug

2024

GBPH notified of fifth suspected fatal drug poisoning in Grey-Bruce this summer

Grey Bruce Public Health has been notified of another suspected fatal opioid poisoning in the area – the fifth since the start of summer – that again highlights the increasing toxicity of the local unregulated drug supply and importance of following harm reduction strategies.

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2

Aug

2024

Southampton Beach posted unsafe for swimming

In consultation with the Town of Saugeen Shores, Grey Bruce Public Health has posted Southampton Beach as unsafe for swimming after water-sampling results – taken Wednesday and received Friday afternoon – showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards.

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1

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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