Halton Region continues to deliver high-quality drinking water to residents
Following its most recent annual review, Halton Region’s drinking water system met or surpassed all provincial regulatory monitoring requirements. Provincial inspections for 2013 resulted in a rating...
View ArticleAn Extreme Cold Weather Alert issued for Oakville
An Extreme Cold Weather Alert, in addition to the ice storm and related power outages, has been issued by the Halton Region Health Department starting the evening of Tuesday, December 24. For...
View ArticleMeasles Case Confirmed in Halton: February 16, 2015
The Halton Region Health Department is reporting a confirmed case of measles. The Halton resident is a male in his thirties. During his period of infectiousness, the case did not spend any time in...
View ArticleIt’s not too late to protect yourself from flu
While flu clinics hosted by the Halton Region Health Department are winding down, it’s not too late to get a flu shot to protect yourself and prevent spreading the virus. Residents can still get flu...
View ArticleIn-school immunization clinics offered to students born in 1999 and 2000
Starting now and running until mid-February, the Halton Region Health Department will be offering in-school immunization clinics for students born in 1999 and 2000 with incomplete immunizations who are...
View ArticleWest Nile Virus 2017 Update for Oakville
A batch of mosquitoes trapped last week in Oakville has tested positive for WNV which triggered a West Nile Virus 2017 Update.. This is the first batch of West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes confirmed...
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Opioid Crisis in Halton region: Get the Facts
“The opioid crisis in Ontario is a tragic and growing issue, one we are continuing to work diligently to combat. As part of our government’s commitment to openness, transparency and evidence-based...
View ArticleLyme disease and ticks alert for Halton
On March 27, 2019, the Halton Region Health Department reported the majority of Halton is a risk area for ticks carrying the bacteria which causes Lyme disease. This is a result of active tick...
View ArticleBat confirmed to have rabies in Oakville
On August 7, 2019, the Halton Region Health Department confirmed that a bat found in the area of Lakeshore Road West and Bronte Road in Oakville, and another bat found in the area of Upper Middle Road...
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