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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.

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

St. Marys Memorial Hospital – Emergency Department | 267 Queen St. W., St. Marys

Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 11 a.m.-4:07 p.m.

A multi-day heat event is expected this weekend, starting Sunday, June 22, 2025. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to be prepared and to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.  

As the measles outbreak continues in Ontario, including in Huron and Perth counties, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is urging summer day camp and program providers to take proactive measures to protect the health of children and staff.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several new measles exposures. The exposures occurred at several locations in and around Stratford between June 3 and 6.

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Wingham, Blyth, Northern Huron County, Goderich, Bluewater and Southern Huron County. Wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility in these areas. The air quality is expected to improve on Friday.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several new measles exposures in Stratford. The exposures occurred at several locations in Stratford between May 13 and 15.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of a new measles exposure. The exposure occurred at Seaforth Community Hospital - emergency department waiting room on May 14.