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Residents asked to help with expansion of high-speed Internet service in Huron County

The County of Huron is working together with the local Internet service providers to expand access to high-speed broadband in our region. Residents are being asked to participate in a brief survey and conduct Internet speed tests from their homes and businesses to provide information about their Internet service. This information will be used to […]

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Special Meeting of the Huron Board of Health 27Jan2017

Board of Health Chair, Tyler Hessel, has called a Special Meeting of the Board of Health to be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Seminar Room 2, Health and Library Complex, Clinton. The purpose of this Special Meeting is to consider the following matter: Update by Lough Barnes Consulting Group, Consultants […]

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Huron County Warden Welcomes News Of Broadband Expansion

Under Council’s direction, county staff have been working with the Huron Cooperatives to develop made-in-Huron solutions to connect our residents to high speed broadband service. As announced in a joint provincial/federal news release issued on January 23rd, 2017, the Huron Cooperatives broadband expansion application to the Small Communities Fund has received funding. This project will […]

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ALERT: Rabid Skunk Found in Blyth – Make Sure Your Pets Have Their Shots Before It’s Too Late!

The Huron County Health Unit has been notified that a skunk from the Blyth area submitted for testing on December 14, 2016, was infected with the rabies virus. This is the first case of rabies in a terrestrial animal in Huron County since 2008. The Health Unit would like to take this opportunity to remind […]

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Information Session on Wind Turbine Investigation

Huron County, ON – Residents of Huron County are invited to an information session hosted by the Huron County Health Unit. The session is about the upcoming investigation related to reported human health concerns associated with residential proximity to industrial wind turbines. There will be information on the investigation survey, and time for residents’ questions. […]

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Flu Arrives in Huron County

Huron County, ON – Flu has officially arrived in Huron County. The first laboratory-confirmed case of Influenza A has been reported to the Huron County Health Unit. Everyone who lives, works or goes to school in Ontario should get a free flu shot. Flu shots are available at many pharmacies and health care provider offices […]

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Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee Member

Are you passionate about accessibility 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 expenses. The HCAAC provides vision and advice to the Council […]

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Huron County drafts cycling strategy to improve safety and enjoyment

The County of Huron has developed a strategy intended to improve cycling safety and enjoyment in our region. A draft strategy has been created by the Huron County Cycling Strategy Committee, which includes stakeholders from the cycling, health, municipal, police, tourism and transportation sectors. Working with the Share the Road Cycling Coalition – a leader […]

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Important Notice: County Cheques Held Due to Potential Mail Service Disruption

Given a potential mail service disruption next week, non-urgent cheques for vendors will be held until we are assured that deliveries will continue. Starting Monday, August 29th, cheques may be picked up in person from the Huron County Treasury Department located at 1 Courthouse Square in Goderich (main floor). Pick up time is between the […]

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International Plowing Match Cross County Convoy

What seemed so far away is now just around the corner! To celebrate ‘one–year away’ the IPM 2017 Entertainment Committee has put together an IPM Cross County Convoy on Sunday September 25th, 2016, following Wellington County IPM 2016. With a goal of 100 tractors, tractors of all years and models with a minimum speed of […]