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Maitland Valley Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - January 3, 2023

Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety

General watershed conditions are being assessed for high runoff potential that could lead to flooding, and to remind the public of general river safety issues.

The Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety issued on Dec. 30, 2022, is being extended for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds.

 

A Colorado Low will track through the Great Lakes region and is forecast to bring rain to southern Ontario through Wednesday....

Maitland Conservation Shoreline Condition Statement - Water Safety

The significant low pressure system bringing blizzard conditions to the Great Lakes is also expected to cause flooding and erosion along the Lake Huron shoreline. The storm will bring strong winds resulting in significant wave action along the Lake Huron shore. Westerly winds will begin strengthening tomorrow morning (Friday, December 23, 2022), with sustained wind speeds building to 70 km/hr and gusts reaching over 100 km/hr. This is a significant duration event, with winds remaining strong well...

Community Services Recovery Fund opens to Non-profits on January 6, 2023!

RECOVER FROM THE PANDEMIC ADAPT FOR THE FUTURE

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. United Way Perth-Huron is working in collaboration with United Way Centraide Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, and Community Foundations Canada to distribute funding. 

We encourage you to read the eligibility criteria and learn about the program...

Flu Shots now Available at COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Flu shots now available at HPPH COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout December

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Wednesday, November 30, 2022

As a challenging respiratory illness season continues, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is extending the availability of flu shots at its COVID-19 vaccine clinics until the end of December.

HPPH began offering flu shots on November 15 to individuals receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and has seen good uptake.

Anyone aged five and older who is receiving a COVID-19 vaccination...