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SubscribeCold Weather Alert Issued as Deep Cold Set to Return to Middlesex-London
Another deep freeze is poised to descend on London and Middlesex County. The Environment Canada forecast is calling for the mercury to plunge to -16 degrees C tonight and to drop even further to a low of -26 degrees C overnight Thursday. As a result, the Medical Officer of Health has issued the region’s fifth Cold Weather Alert of 2014. This latest Cold Weather Alert comes into effect this afternoon and will continue until Monday, March 3rd.
[Upcoming Workshop] A Changing Workplace: Engaging, Building, Managing
If you’re interested in workplace health, register for the upcoming workshop presented by the Southwest Region Public Health Workplace Network and Western Region Workforce Planning Boards - A Changing Workplace: Engaging, Building, Managing.
Do Something for the Ones You Love: Enter the 2014 Driven to Quit Challenge
It’s Valentine’s Day, when we make plans and buy gifts to show how much we love those we hold most dear. What better way to show how important your loved ones are than to take a first step towards a longer, healthier life, free from addiction to tobacco. After a one year absence, registration for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Driven to Quit Challenge is underway.
Latest Cold Weather Alert Lifted as Temperatures Climb Above -15C
The Cold Weather Alert issued by the Medical Officer of Health on Wednesday, February 5th and extended on Friday, February 7th has now been terminated. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecast by Environment Canada for the next few days are above the -15 degrees C threshold used by the Health Unit to issue a Cold Weather Alert.
Heart Your Parts: Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week
February 10-14, 2014 is Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week. During this week, the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health would like to remind everyone to Heart Your Parts. The parts you heart are a lot more than what’s between your legs. When we say Heart Your Parts, we are talking about the whole person: your body, your mind, and your feelings.
Forecast Prompts Extension of Region's Current Cold Weather Alert
The Medical Officer of Health has extended Middlesex-London’s fourth Cold Weather Alert of 2014 until Wednesday, February 12th, as extremely cold temperatures will continue for the next several days.
Winter of 2014 Delivers Season’s Fourth Cold Weather Alert Of 2014
London, ON – The winter of 2014 is once again tightening its icy grip on the London and Middlesex region, prompting the Medical Officer of Health to issue this year’s fourth Cold Weather Alert for the area. The latest Environment Canada forecast calls for temperatures to drop to a low of -17 degrees C later today, and for daytime lows to remain below -15 degrees C through the rest of the week. A predicted daytime low temperature of -15 degrees C or colder is one of the Health Unit’s criteria for issuing a Cold Weather Alert. The alert comes into effect this evening and will continue through Saturday, February 8.
Break from Deep Freeze Prompts Health Unit to Terminate Cold Weather Alert
The Cold Weather Alert issued by the Medical Officer of Health on Monday, January 20th and extended on Friday, January 24th has now been terminated. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecast by Environment Canada for the next few days are well above the -15 degrees C threshold used by the Health Unit to issue a Cold Weather Alert.
Cold Weather Alert Extended For Middlesex-London
The Medical Officer of Health has extended Middlesex-London’s third Cold Weather Alert of 2014 until Thursday, January 30. Warmer temperatures are expected Friday afternoon and evening, but extremely cold temperatures will return on Saturday and continue next week.
Creating Healthy Active Communities in Middlesex County - Forum Brings Key Players to the Table
Key decision makers from across Middlesex County are meeting today to discuss ideas and consider innovative ways to make their communities healthier and more active. The Creating Healthy Active Communities in Middlesex County Forum got underway this morning at the Middlesex Centre Wellness and Recreation Complex in Komoka. The day-long event brings together elected officials, and leaders in the areas of municipal planning, transportation, engineering, economic development, parks and recreation, workplaces, education and tourism to develop ideas and plans to promote healthy, active living.