Nominated by the Huron County Economic Development Department, Par-Chier Farms Ltd of Blyth is a recipient of the 2017 Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. “I’m pleased that Huron County producers continue to be recognized among the top agri-food businesses in Ontario,” said Warden Jim Ginn. “I’d like to congratulate owners Jim and Sylvia Parish, […]
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Perth and Huron Counties ̶ Yesterday, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) announced proposed regulatory changes to the Health Protection and Promotion Act, which pave the way for a merger of the Perth District Health Unit and the Huron County Health Unit. The changes need to happen before next steps in planning an […]
Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit, with support from the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC), will bring the Red Scarf Project to Clinton on Friday, December 1, World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day reminds us how important education and services are for people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers. The red scarves of […]
It’s the time of year for hanging holiday decorations and cleaning eaves troughs. Unfortunately, it can also be the time of year for injuries from ladder falls. “Ladder falls at home peak around this time of year,” says Alycia Kelly, Public Health Promoter. “That’s because people are cleaning eaves troughs and hanging seasonal decorations such […]
You are a passionate and energetic individual with a business background. You deeply care about improving the prosperity of Huron County through economic development. You are comfortable being part of a team tasked with helping steer economic development priorities and policies. You are a leader who wants to talk about wide ranging issues such as […]
Huron County, ON – About 150 students in Huron County could be suspended from school soon due to incomplete immunization records. Students and their families should have received a notice in the mail from the Huron County Health Unit about possible suspension. If families don’t provide the Health Unit with proof of immunization or a […]
The Huron County Local Immigration Partnership is currently recruiting for several positions on its Council. The Local Immigration Partnership is a community-led group that works towards a coordinated and collaborative approach to newcomer services and integration. “The County of Huron, through its Local Immigration Partnership, is committed to bringing our stakeholders together to build a […]
Huron County, ON – Blyth Veterinary Services is hosting low cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics on Saturday, April 29th from 9 AM -12 PM and Monday, May 8th from 1 -4 PM, 2017. The cost for vaccinating your dog or cat for rabies is $25, cash only. Rabies is a disease caused by a virus that […]
Huron County, ON – Two cases of rabies have been identified in terrestrial animals in Huron County since December 2016. As a result, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry will be conducting low-level rabies vaccine baiting flights in the Blyth-Wingham areas. The flights, completed by a yellow and black helicopter, will occur in early […]
Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit has been notified that a calf from the Blyth area submitted for testing on February 27, 2017 was positive for the rabies virus. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is working with the farmer and veterinarian to implement a Precautionary Confinement Period […]