Huron County’s countywide economic development strategic planning process is set to launch on August 10th, 2015 at 7:00pm. Members of the community are encouraged to attend this open to the public meeting at Libro Community Hall in Clinton. This spring, the Huron County Economic Development Board and Huron County Council agreed to support a truly […]
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Huron County – The Huron County Library Board is pleased to announce that for the first time, the Ontario Public Library Guidelines Monitoring and Accreditation Council has awarded a five-year accreditation status to the Huron County Library. The Huron County Library system and branches: Alice Munro (formerly Wingham), Bayfield, Blyth, Brussels, Exeter, Goderich, Hensall, Howick, […]
Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit is recruiting new Community Food Advisor (CFA) volunteers. The CFAs are a group of trained volunteers who work with Health Unit staff and community partners to promote healthy eating and food safety to consumers in Huron County. The successful program is in its 20th year in […]
NOTICE Public Meeting To Consider Amending By-law 11-2006, Schedule “C” – Health Unit Plumbing and Sewage Systems Related Inspections User Fees provided by the County of Huron To be held on Wednesday September 2nd, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. This Notice is given under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, Section […]
NOTICE Special Session of County Council To be held Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Immediately following the Committee of the Whole Day 1 meeting In the Court House Council Chambers, Goderich Warden Paul Gowing has called a Special Session of Huron County Council, to be held on Wednesday August 5, 2015 immediately following the Committee of […]
Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to August 7. This year the Health Unit especially recognizes grandparents, who can have a major influence on new families. “Grandmothers and grandfathers are important sources of support for new mothers and families,” says Public Health Nurse Ashley […]
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Public Health Matters – Tick Talk
Hello Huron County residents, my name is Dr. Jan Owen and I am the new Medical Officer of Health for Huron County. In this regular column I will explain how public health helps you and other Huron County residents. First, let’s talk about how public health is different from a visit to your healthcare provider’s […]
Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit reminds all residents to make sure they and their families have up-to-date immunizations. Recently released studies like the 2013 Childhood National Immunization Coverage Survey focus on childhood immunizations, but adults also need to be immunized. Updated immunizations against diseases like pertussis are especially important if you […]
Huron County, ON – Summer is here and the mosquitoes are out. The Huron County Health Unit reminds the public to protect themselves from mosquito bites. West Nile virus can spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. “The easiest way to prevent infection is to prevent mosquito bites, especially during dawn and […]
Under the leadership of the Economic Development Board, a new county economic development structure is being proposed that: focuses on developing specific opportunities and initiatives that lead to investment, jobs and tax revenue; aligns with the efforts of municipal partners; and engages a broader group of stakeholders across the county (i.e. business groups, other government […]