News

May 17, 2021

Home Child Care Development Program Aims to Support Child Care Space Shortage

Starting June 1, 2021 the County of Huron will be hosting online information sessions for individuals interested in becoming approved home child care operators under the County’s Licensed Home Child Care program. To register, please visit https://home-child-care-general-info-session.eventbrite.ca/.

May 13, 2021

County of Huron thanks local Child Care Providers.

The County of Huron and its Children’s Services Division would like to recognize and thank the Child Care Providers in Huron County for their vital services over the past year.

May 6, 2021

County of Huron extends gratitude to staff and volunteers operating and supporting the Huron County Mass Vaccination Clinic

The County of Huron extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff, partners, and many volunteers working to ensure the local mass vaccination clinic is a success. The clinic is operated in partnership with the Town of Goderich, the County of Huron, Primary Healthcare partners, and Huron Perth Public Health, and is supported by many dedicated volunteers. 

April 30, 2021

County of Huron Seeks Public Input on Housing Demand.

The Huron County Economic Development Department has launched a Housing Demand Survey to gauge the demand for housing across the region. The survey can be found at www.huroncountyconnects.ca and will be open until May 14, 2021.

April 22, 2021

Cycle Tourism Webinar to Help Businesses Further Develop Huron County as Cycling Destination

Supported by the County of Huron, the Ontario By Bike Network will be hosting a free cycle tourism webinar workshop, tailored for businesses in Huron County on May 10, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. To register for the Ontario By Bike & Cycle Tourism Development in Huron County workshop, visit: www.ontariobybike-huroncounty.eventbrite.ca

April 19, 2021

County of Huron shares current climate actions in honour of Earth Day.

In honour of Earth Day, the County of Huron is reflecting on the ways current actions are contributing to and mitigating climate change. County staff are taking proactive action to reduce consumption, achieve energy savings, generate awareness on climate concerns and issues, and are always looking for areas of improvement.

April 9, 2021

Huron County Summer Company Program Now Accepting Applicants for 2021.

Applications are now being accepted for the annual Summer Company program. Successful applicants will receive up to $3,000 in start-up funds and business coaching throughout the summer, 2021. For more information about the Summer Company program, please visit ecdev.huroncounty.ca or contact Patrick Donnelly, Entrepreneur and Business Coach, at 519.524.8394  x3307 or by email at pdonnelly@huroncounty.ca.

April 8, 2021

Free “How to Develop Your Mandatory COVID Safety Plan” webinars available for Huron County businesses and organizations.

Huron County Economic Development is joining the Stratford Perth Centre for Business, a department of investStratford, to offer 7 free webinars in April on “How to Develop Your Mandatory COVID Safety Plan” for general businesses, festivals and events, and cultural industries. To learn more or to register for one of these webinars, or any other free webinars hosted by Huron County Economic Development, please visit Huron County Economic Development on Facebook and Eventbrite.

March 31, 2021

Huron County residents urged to continue following public health directions for a safe and enjoyable Easter weekend

Sunshine, warmer temperatures, and fresh spring blossoms are lifting spirits across the County as Huron heads into the long weekend. There is much to be joyful about, but as residents prepare for holiday celebrations they are reminded that the risks of COVID-19 remain steady. Residents should continue to follow all public health recommendations this Easter weekend.