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• Grade 3 & 4 students facing suspension Feb. 3

  Jan 26, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), in accordance with the Ontario’s Immunization of Schools Pupils Act (ISPA), will enforce suspension orders for students in Grades 3 and 4 with missing or incomplete vaccination records.
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• Protect your health during extreme cold

  Jan 23, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — A significant cold event is forecast for the region in the coming days, marking the first of the season. While freezing temperatures and snow are a part of winter, extreme cold can be dangerous to your health. Environment and Climate Change Canada issues extreme cold warning when temperatures or wind chills drop below thresholds for at least two hours within a 24-hour period. These thresholds are -30ºC for Simcoe County and -35ºC for the District of Muskoka.
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• Health unit embarks on renewed directions with launch of new Strategic Plan

  Jan 23, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Today, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has released its 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, marking an important moment of renewal and direction for the organization.
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• Answering the call supports health programs in your community

  Jan 19, 2026
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is committed to maintaining up‑to‑date, reliable information about the communities it serves. As part of this effort, residents in Simcoe Muskoka may receive a phone call inviting them to participate in an important telephone survey called the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS).
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