News and Alerts

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Stratford on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 12 p.m. The incident took place on Snake Hill Rd. (Richard Monette Way/Lakeside Dr.).

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is proud to celebrate Canadian Public Health Week 2026 from April 6 to 10, joining public health organizations across the country in recognizing the vital role public health plays in building healthy communities.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Goderich on Sunday, February 1, 2026, between about 1 and 1:15 p.m. The incident took place on the Menesetung Trail.

A period of very cold wind chills is expected in Huron Perth Tues., Jan. 27, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Wind chill values between minus 25 and minus 30 will moderate through the day but are expected to remain near minus 20.

Cold temperatures with added wind chill values persist in Huron Perth today, Tuesday, Jan. 20, and are expected to return at the end of the week according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Windchill values may range from -16°C to -30°C with the coldest temperatures occurring overnight in most areas.

As the holiday season begins, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents of the actions they can take to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza (“the flu”) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). 

Monday, December 1, marks World AIDS Day – a global movement uniting people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988, this day has served as an occasion to honour the memories of the more than 44 million people worldwide who have died due to AIDS-related illnesses since the epidemic began. It also raises awareness about prevention, treatment, and the importance of addressing stigma.

November is Radon Action Month in Canada. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon.

Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the decay of naturally occurring uranium in the soil and rocks.  Radon gas can seep into homes through cracks in foundation floors and walls, or through sumps and drains. Radon is most often found in basements and poorly ventilated areas. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada after smoking. Radon has no smell, taste or colour, so the only way to know if there is radon in a home is to test for it.

Respiratory illness season is here, with COVID-19, influenza (“the flu”), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses circulating. Since the end of August, there have been five respiratory illness outbreaks at long-term care homes in Huron Perth.