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Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as low as -15°C, feeling like -22°C with the wind chill, in the SWPH region, with cold conditions beginning overnight tonight. Temperatures are expected to warm up on Tuesday, February 24th. 

Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as low as -17°C, feeling like -21°C with the wind chill, across the Southwestern Public Health region. Cold conditions are expected to begin this evening and continue until the morning of Friday, February 13th.

Southwestern Public Health is seeking the public’s help to identify a dog involved in a bite incident that occurred on February 8, 2026, between 4:30 and 4:45 PM inside the Winners store located at 3075 Wonderland Rd South, London.

Environment Canada forecasts wind chills of −24°C to −25°C in the Southwestern Public Health region until Sunday.

SWPH investigating a dog bite incident at PetSmart in St. Thomas.

When fluoride levels are in the range of 1.5 – 2.4 mg/L, the Ontario Ministry of Health recommends heightened public awareness to educate people on how to manage exposure from other sources of fluoride, such as food and toothpaste. This is to protect against dental fluorosis in young children.

Oxford County municipal water containing sodium levels under 200 mg/L is considered safe for drinking. However, sodium levels above 20 mg/L may be a concern for individuals on sodium-restricted diets, due to various medical conditions and illnesses. In these cases, the Medical Officer of Health is required to inform health professionals in order to assist these individuals.

Southwestern Public Health is issuing a public reminder about levels of naturally present fluoride and sodium in some of Oxford County’s municipal drinking water which may pose a concern for specific residents. Parents with children seven years of age and under should be aware of fluoride exposure to prevent dental fluorosis, while those on sodium-restricted diets should pay close attention to sodium they may be consuming from municipal water.

Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as low as -20˚C and -27˚C with the wind chill, in the SWPH region, with cold conditions continuing from the previous weeks. These conditions are currently forecasted to continue until Monday, February 2nd.

Ongoing fire alarm triggered at health unit prompts site closure out of an abundance of caution.