Media Releases

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.

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.

Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as low as -24˚C and -30˚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 Saturday, January 31st. 

Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures as low as -25˚C and -27˚C with the wind chill, in the SWPH region with cold conditions beginning this evening. These conditions are currently forecasted to continue until Sunday, January 25th. 

Local Age-Friendly steering committees in Elgin-St. Thomas and Oxford County were recognized by the province for their contributions to more inclusive physical and social environments for aging adults.

It’s not too late to get vaccinated against Influenza following a significant post-holiday rise in cases, including new outbreaks in long term care facilities.