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New Active Transportation Videos Feature Huron County

Huron County, ON – Huron County locations and residents are showcased in a new active transportation video series from the Huron County Health Unit. Active transportation is any method of going from one place to another using your own body. This includes walking, cycling, kayaking, or cross-country skiing.The “What’s Your Here to There?” video series […]

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Stay Home If Sick Urges Health Department

Department: Health ILLNESSES INCREASING: STAY HOME IF SICK Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit is seeing an increase in stomach-related illness across the county. Residents can stop the spread of infection by staying home when sick. Public Health Inspector Roxana Nassiri says the recent illness is likely caused by Norovirus. Noroviruses cause […]

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NOTICE: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH

To be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 8:30 AM In the Court House Council Chambers, Goderich, Ontario Board of Health Chair, Bill Dowson, has called a Special Meeting of the Board of Health to be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. The Special Meeting is to be held in Committee […]

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NOTICE OF THE COUNTY OF HURON COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO CONSIDER THE REVIEW / AMENDMENT OF THE PROCEDURAL BY-LAW OF THE COUNTY OF HURON

TAKE NOTICE that at the Committee of the Whole Day 1 meeting of November 12, 2014; it is the intention for members of County Council to consider the review / amendment of the Procedural By-law of the County of Huron. The Committee of the Whole Day 1 meeting commences at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday November […]

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HELP PARAMEDICS STUFF THE TRUCK

Huron County, ON – Huron County’s Emergency Medical Services is rolling into action this November to collect non-perishable food items in support of local food banks. The stuff the truck” events will take place at a different location each week according to the following schedule: Saturday November 8

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APPLICANT SOUGHT FOR AUDIT COMMITTEE

The County of Huron invites applications for the position of the citizen representative for the Huron County Audit Committee. The position is voluntary, but receives a small per diem for attendance at meetings. The Committee will meet at least twice annually and at such times as required. The first meeting will be on January 14th, […]

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WE ALL DEPEND ON CHILDCARE

Huron County, ON – Wednesday October 29, 2014 marks the 14th Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, and Huron County is celebrating in a big way. Over 140 Early Learning Professionals will gather in Holmesville, Ontario to acknowledge their accomplishments and celebrate their profession. Jim Grieve, Assistant Deputy Minister of Education, […]

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HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE

Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit has launched its new website, with dedicated sections for professionals and an anonymous question-and-answer feature for the general public. “Our new website design makes it easier to find the public health information you need,” says Communications Coordinator Rita Marshall. “We’ve also added features to meet the […]

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EVENT: CREATING A HEALTHY WORKPLACE CULTURE

Huron County, ON – The public health units in Huron and Perth Counties want to support employers to create healthy workplaces. They are sponsoring the Creating a Healthy Workplace Culture workshop on November 6. “When an employer creates a healthy workplace culture, they invest in their employees’ wellbeing. Healthy, productive employers and employees allow a […]

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HIGH-RISK GROUPS ARE PRIORITY FOR FLU VACCINES

Huron County, ON – Until October 23, flu vaccine will only be available to Ontario residents at highest risk of getting the flu and becoming severely ill. High-risk groups include categories such as: children from 6 months to 5 years of ageindividuals over 65pregnant womenhealth care providersanyone with a chronic medical condition such as cardiac […]