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Grand Erie Public Health extends community drug alert
September 4, 2026
Brantford, ON – Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is extending a community drug alert following a continued increase in drug-related emergency…
Heat alert ended for GEPH region
September 3, 2026
The heat alert issued by the Medical Officer of Health on September 1, 2026 for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and…
Grand Erie Public Health encourages residents to enjoy the last long weekend of summer safely
September 2, 2026
Brantford, ON. – With the Labour Day long weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is reminding residents to take…
Heat alert issued for GEPH region starting September 1, 2026
September 1, 2026
Brantford, Ontario – The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a heat alert for the…
Grand Erie Public Health shares back-to-school health tips for families
August 31, 2026
Brantford, ON – As families get ready for a new school year, Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) reminds parents and caregivers that…
Grand Erie Public Health reports increase in suspected drug-related incidents in region
August 28, 2026
Brantford, Ont. – Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) issuing a community drug alert following an increase in drug-related incidents and emergency…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Simcoe
August 19, 2026
Brantford, ON – Mosquitoes collected earlier last week as part of the surveillance program at the health unit have tested positive…
Protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites this summer
August 6, 2026
Brantford, ON – Whether you're hiking a trail, gardening in your backyard, or spending time at the cottage, a few simple precautions can…
Grand Erie Public Health reminds residents to plan ahead for a safe long weekend
July 30, 2026
Brantford, ON. – With many people travelling or spending time outdoors this Civic Holiday long weekend, Grand Erie…
