September 2025

Examining climate-driven influences on norovirus transmission and disease patterns

Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis, with incidence and outbreaks influenced by seasonal patterns. This evidence review examines how climate change may influence the spread of norovirus and its survival in the environment.

Upcoming Webinar

Improving our approach to preventing Legionnaires’ Disease:
A historical overview and future recommendations

October 8, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Brian G. Shelton, MPH, PathCon Laboratories
Mona Shum, MSc, CIH, Aura Health and Safety

Register free

Research Scan

Announcements

Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 2.0

The National Collaborating Centres for Public Health, with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, engaged extensively with the Canadian public health community to develop The Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 2.0. Core competencies are the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health.

The final document, available in French and English, includes 64 core competency statements organized into 10 categories and can be found on the National Collaborating Centres for Public Health website here. To support the understanding and application of the core competencies, a glossary of relevant terms foundational to the practice of public health in Canada is included in the document.

Save the date! Public Health 2026
March 11 – 13, 2026
Montréal, Québec

The Canadian Public Health Association invites you to join colleagues from across the country at Public Health 2026, taking place 11–13 March 2026 in Montréal. This national conference brings together public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen Canada’s public health community.

The call for submissions deadline is Thursday, October 16. 

NextWave Conference 2026: Call for abstracts
May 4 – 7, 2026
Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Ontario

Hosted by the Ontario Water Works Association, in collaboration with the Atlantic Canada and Western Canada Sections of AWWA and supported by AWWA.

This dynamic event provides a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and stay informed on the latest technical, regulatory, and equipment developments shaping Canada’s water future.

Call for abstracts deadline: October 17, 2025

Submit your innovative session proposal and share your expertise with leaders across the water sector. 

Latest information and research to prepare for the 2026 heat season
October 2, 2025 | 1:00 to 3:00 PM EDT

Health Canada invites you to participate in an upcoming webinar of the Heat-health Community of Practice, a forum for public health professionals across Canada to learn and share best practices in protecting the health of Canadians from extreme heat events. 

Webinar Recording

Beyond sustainability: The power of Indigenous healthy energy homes

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