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Grand Re-Opening of the Brussels Carnegie Library

The Municipality of Huron East and The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Invite you to celebrate the Grand Re-opening of the Brussels Carnegie Library in Historic Downtown Brussels 402 Turnberry Street Saturday, April 19th, 2014 Open House ~ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Ribbon Cutting & Speeches ~ 11:00 am Refreshments – Tours of Library & Historic […]

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TUBERCULOSIS (TB) – NOT JUST A THIRD WORLD DISEASE

Huron County, ON – March 24 is World TB Day and while much focus is on eliminating tuberculosis in developing countries, the Huron County Health Unit wants people to take notice here as well. “It’s probably surprising to people, but yes, we do occasionally see active cases of TB in Huron and area counties,” says […]

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MUSEUM LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE COLLECTIONS WEBSITE WITH EVENING EVENT MARCH 13

Huron County, ON – On Thursday, March 13, 2014, the Huron County Museum will launch its new online collections database with an evening event at the Museum. Visit the Museum at 110 North St. from 7pm-9pm for a first chance to explore the new website and its many features. In addition to previewing hundreds of […]

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NEW SUPPORT FOR SOUTH HURON MOTHERS

Huron County, ON – Mothers in southern Huron County have a new place to turn for breastfeeding support. MILKS (Mothers Initiating Lactation Knowledge & Support) will be holding monthly meetings in Hensall starting in February. The group is made up of mothers who have breastfed their babies and want to help and support other breastfeeding […]

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NEW SUPPORT FOR SOUTH HURON MOTHERS

Huron County, ON – Mothers in southern Huron County have a new place to turn for breastfeeding support. MILKS (Mothers Initiating Lactation Knowledge & Support) will be holding monthly meetings in Hensall starting in February. The group is made up of mothers who have breastfed their babies and want to help and support other breastfeeding […]

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ACW Cancer Cluster Investigation

Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit is still collecting information for its investigation into a possible cancer cluster in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Public Health Epidemiologist, Dr. Erica Clark, says the health unit has received a steady response from residents who have had cancer and want to be included in the investigation. The health […]

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NEW WEBSITE HELPS SENIORS PREVENT FALLS

Huron County, ON – Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in older adults. Every year, one in three older adults will fall. In 2012 in Huron County, there were over 800 fall-related Emergency room visits for those 65 and older. Now, a new Ontario website, www.findingbalanceontario.ca, is aimed at helping seniors prevent falls. […]

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MAKING PHYSICAL LITERACY A PART OF FAMILY LITERACY

Huron County, ON – Family Literacy Day is coming on January 27, 2014. Huron County Children’s Services has been participating in Family Literacy Day for the last eight years in conjunction with the child care centres and Early Years programs in the County. Family Literacy Day was created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 […]

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Blind Date With A Book

Huron County, ON – During February take your chances with a wrapped book at your local Huron County Library branch. It’s simple. Just go to the branch and select a book that has been wrapped up to hide the title. Take it home, read it, and let the staff know if it was a bad […]

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HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT CANCELS SERVICES FOR SECOND DAY

Huron County, ON – Due to ongoing poor weather and road conditions, services at the Huron County Health Unit have been cancelled for Wednesday, January 8, 2014. This includes: Sexual Health Drop-in Clinic held at the Clinton office from 12 – 4 PMAny appointments at the health unit booked for January 8, 2014 The Health […]