Wingham Free PressApplication for Appointment to the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee Are you interested in disability issues? Do you want to make a difference in your community? The County of Huron invites applications for the position of member of the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee (HCAAC). The position is voluntary, but receives a small honorarium and […]
Application for Appointment to the Huron County Library Board Are you interested in libraries? Do you want to make a difference in your community? The County of Huron invites applications for the position of library trustee on the Huron County Library Board. The position is voluntary, but receives a small honorarium and expenses. The Library […]
Huron County, ON – Celebrate Canadian Breastfeeding Week with mothers and the Huron County Health Unit on October 4 in Clinton. Past and present breastfeeding mothers, along with the people who have supported them, are invited to a morning café from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 4. The event will take place at […]
November 1 is the next deadline for individuals and organizations to submit applications for the Huron Heritage Fund. Established in 2007, the purpose of the Huron Heritage Fund is to encourage the preservation of heritage assets and activities of heritage importance to the County of Huron and its residents. Many initiatives from throughout Huron County […]
Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit reminds everyone that frequent hand washing reduces the risk of catching a respiratory illness. Several different respiratory viruses circulate every fall. Enterovirus D68 is a respiratory virus that includes symptoms similar to a cold. Children and teenagers appear to be at an increased risk of infection, […]
Huron County, ON – Pregnant women in Huron County can enjoy free non-alcoholic drinks during the Huron County Health Unit’s new “Mocktails on Me†campaign. Beginning on September 27, 12 licensed establishments in Huron County will support pregnant women to have alcohol-free pregnancies by offering free non-alcoholic beverages. The Mocktails on Me campaign, along with […]
Huron County, ON – The County of Huron is one of 45 Ontario communities selected for the province’s Healthy Kids Community Challenge. The initiative focuses on healthy lifestyles for children and youth, especially healthy eating, physical activity and adequate sleep. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will provide funding, training and other resources over […]
Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit reminds parents and caregivers that three vaccines in the province’s immunization schedule are now required for students to attend school. Effective July 1, 2014, changes to the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) require students to have immunizations against pertussis (whooping cough) and meningitis. Children starting […]
NOTICE: Special Session of County Council To be held Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 Immediately following the Committee of the Whole Day 1 meetingIn the Court House Council Chambers, Goderich Warden Joe Steffler has called a Special Session of Huron County Council, to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 immediately following the Committee of the […]
HURON COUNTY, ON – Here’s your chance to donate to local food banks, while ‘paying’ your overdue library fines! From September 15-21, 2014, the Huron County Library is bringing back ‘Food for Fines’ to all twelve of its branches. Throughout the week, the library branches will accept non-perishable food items as payment for overdue items. […]