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A multi-day heat event is anticipated to start today, June 29 and continue until Friday, July 3. Maximum temperatures of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius and humidex values of 37 to 42 are expected on Monday, June 29. Heat and humidity will increase further beginning Tuesday, with maximum temperatures of 31 to 36 degrees Celsius and humidex values of 40 to 45. Minimum overnight temperatures of 21 to 25 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat. A heat warning was issued for Huron County this morning. It is anticipated that heat warnings will be issued for areas of Perth County later today.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is pleased to release its 2025 annual report, now available on the health unit’s web site. The report highlights the programs and services delivered in 2025 to prevent disease, protect health, and promote well-being across Huron and Perth.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Stratford on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m. The incident took place at the Stratford Education Recreation Complex (SERC) on Forman Ave., where the presumed owner was headed in the direction of the YMCA Child Care Centre building on Oakdale Ave.

Update: this dog has been located.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Clinton on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:20 p.m. The incident took place in front of 66 Albert St. in Clinton.

The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Listowel site, currently at 161 Inkerman St., W., will move to 185 Inkerman St., E. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 

Update: this dog has been located.

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.