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Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024. The report reveals that the average grocery bill for a family of four has increased to $309 per week, or $1,338 per month. 

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of two new measles exposures. The exposures occurred at the following locations, dates and times:

Listowel-Wingham and Area Family Health Team – Listowel Clinic

• 185 Inkerman St. E., Listowel
• Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 10:25 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Wingham and District Hospital – Emergency Department

• 270 Carling Terrace, Wingham
• Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 4:45 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

May 4 to 10 is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) reminds residents that everyone has a role to play in preparing for emergencies. 

“Every household is encouraged to have an emergency plan,” says Dale Lyttle, Senior Public Health Inspector. “Taking action to ensure you and your family are prepared for emergency situations throughout the year can help lessen the impact and stress of these events.”

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of two new measles exposures. The exposures occurred at the following locations, dates and times:

Stratford General Hospital – Maternal Child Department, 2nd Floor

• 46 General Hospital Dr., Stratford
• Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m.

Stratford General Hospital – Outpatient Registration, Outpatient Lab and Outpatient Lab waiting room, West building 1st floor

• 46 General Hospital Dr., Stratford
• Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of two additional measles exposure. The exposures occurred at the following locations, dates and times:

St Marys Memorial Hospital – Emergency Department waiting room

• 267 Queen St. W., St Marys
• Wednesday April 23, 2025 | 4:12 p.m.-6:28 p.m.

Seaforth Community Hospital – Emergency Department waiting room

• 24 Centennial Dr., Seaforth
• Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of three new measles exposure. The exposures occurred at the following locations, dates and times:

Veky's International Cuisine

• 245 Main St. E., Listowel
• Saturday April 19, 2025 | 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Stratford General Hospital – Emergency Department

• 46 General Hospital Dr., Stratford
• Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 3:49 p.m. to Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 6:31 p.m.

Stratford General Hospital – Ultrasound Department

• 46 General Hospital Dr., Stratford
• Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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

Cambria Professional Centre

• 386 Cambria St, Stratford ON
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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

Stratford General Hospital – Emergency Department waiting room

• 46 General Hospital Dr., Stratford 
• Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 9:15 p.m. – 11:40 p.m.

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

Listowel Memorial Hospital – Emergency Department waiting room

• 255 Elizabeth St. E., Listowel
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 6:37 a.m.-8:42 a.m.

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

Stratford General Hospital Emergency Room - Waiting Room
46 General Hospital Dr, Stratford
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 4:15 p.m. -7:40 p.m.