News and Alerts

A bat in South Huron has tested positive for the rabies virus. This is the second bat to test positive in Huron Perth this year. Huron Perth Public Health has followed up with persons involved to prevent rabies infection. 

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) reminds residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from traps in Listowel and Mitchell have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident on August 8, 2025, that took place approximately between 9:30am and 10:30am in the Town of Goderich. The incident took place at the intersection of Courthouse Square and Montreal Street.

A multi-day heat event in Huron and Perth is anticipated to start Saturday afternoon and will likely continue until Tuesday, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Maximum temperatures of 31°C with humidex values in the mid to high 30’s as well as overnight low temperatures near 20 °C are expected. Daytime maximum temperatures are forecast to increase on Sunday.

Blyth Veterinary Services and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) are once again partnering to offer three low-cost rabies vaccination clinics.

The rabies vaccination clinics will be held at these locations and times:

Blyth Veterinary Services, 234 Queen St. S., Blyth:

• Friday, August 8 from 1–4 p.m.
• Saturday, August 9 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

St. Helen’s Community Hall, 85656 St. Helen’s Line:

• Wednesday, September 3 from 1–4 p.m.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of a new measles exposure. The exposure occurred at the following location, date and time:

Seaforth Community Hospital – Emergency Department Waiting Room and Outpatient Imaging |
24 Centennial Dr., Seaforth

Monday, July 28, 2025 | 12:10 p.m.- 2:14 p.m.

Anyone who was at this location during the timeframe needs to monitor for measles signs and symptoms for 21 days after exposure.

On July 30 at 6:58pm, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Special Air Quality Statement for:

• Wingham - Blyth - Northern Huron County, Ont.
• Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County, Ont.
• Goderich - Bluewater - Southern Huron County, Ont.
• Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County, Ont.

Wildfire smoke from forest fires over the Prairies has moved into the area and is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility in these areas. The poor air quality may persist through the day and is expected to improve later today.

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Special Air Quality Statement for:

• Wingham, Blyth, Northern Huron County, Goderich, Bluewater, Southern Huron County
• Listowel, Milverton, Northern Perth County, Stratford, Mitchell, Southern Perth County

Wildfire smoke from forest fires over Northern Ontario has moved into the area and is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility in these areas. The poor air quality may persist through the day Monday, July 14, and possible into Tuesday, July 15 in some areas.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is pleased to announce that the HPPH 2024 Annual Report is now available online. This report showcases the programs and services HPPH delivered in 2024 to protect and promote population health and prevent disease, strengthening quality of life and well-being for all.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a heat warning for Huron Perth. A heat event is expected Saturday to Sunday (July 5-6, 2025), coming to an end Sunday night.

Daytime high temperatures will be 31 to 33 degrees Celsius with a humidex of 40. Overnight lows of 21 to 25 degrees Celsius are forecast, providing little relief from the heat.