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Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Seaforth on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m. The incident took place in front of The Candy Store located at 2 Main Street South, Seaforth.

The dog involved in the incident is described as black and is believed to be a Husky. An individual wearing glasses, and with blond hair in a ponytail, was walking the dog on a leash at the time of the incident.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) reminds residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after the first locally acquired human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) was reported in our region this year. 

“While the overall risk to the public remains low, this is a timely reminder that West Nile virus activity typically increases in late summer and early fall,” says Dr. Lauren Hayward, physician consultant at HPPH. “We encourage residents to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites. If you are spending time outdoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitos are most active, use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants.”

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Listowel on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, between approximately 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.  The incident took place in the area near Livingstone Manor, located at 480 Main Street West.

A person was walking their leashed medium to large-sized dog when the incident occurred.

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is recognized each year on August 31. It is a time to honour the lives lost to overdose, to support those grieving, and to take action to prevent drug overdoses.

This year’s campaign theme is, “One big family, driven by hope”. The theme is a reminder that behind every overdose is a person who was loved and valued, and that communities are stronger when we come together to support one another.

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.