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December 30, 2020
Media Release Children's Services

Emergency Licensed Child Care for school-aged children

To support eligible essential service workers with the care of their school-aged children during the week of January 4 to January 8, 2021, we are providing Emergency Licensed Child Care at no cost.

December 21, 2020
Media Release Emergency Services

Huron County Paramedics, thank you.

The County of Huron would like to recognize and thank the Huron County Paramedics team for their exemplary service throughout the 2020 year. The County’s Paramedics have been silent heroes, working hard behind the scenes to keep Huron County safe and healthy.

December 16, 2020
Media Release Planning

County of Huron Releases Growth Planning Best Practices Guide

To help attract and accommodate development in Huron County, the County of Huron Planning, Economic Development, and Public Works departments have prepared a Growth Planning Best Practices Guide that local municipalities and the County can use to proactively address infrastructure and financial matters related to growth. For more information, visit www.huroncounty.ca.

Media Release Administration & Clerk's Office

Please Be Creative and Kind this Holiday Season

Huron County residents are reminded to continue to take actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to be an advocate for Public Health adherence in their own homes and communities. For more tips on how to enjoy a safe holiday this season, please visit Huron Perth Public Health online for Staying safe from COVID-19 or Ontario.ca’s Celebrate safely during COVID-19.

December 10, 2020
Media Release Administration & Clerk's Office

Support Out of the Cold: Heart to Home This Holiday Season

The County of Huron would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the many partners and contributors who are working together behind the scenes to prevent and address homelessness in Huron County. Consider donating to the Out of the Cold: Heart to Home emergency shelter or to one of many Huron County partner agencies this holiday season.

December 2, 2020
Media Release Administration & Clerk's Office

Glen McNeil elected as Huron County Warden 2021-2022

Huron County Council elected Glen McNeil, Mayor of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, as Huron’s new Warden at the December 2nd Inaugural Session. 

November 25, 2020
Media Release Children's Services

New Child Care Centre for families in Exeter and Area

The County of Huron, Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) and London Bridge Child Care Services are excited to announce the opening of a ‘Family Age Grouping’ Child Care program at Exeter Elementary School.

November 19, 2020
Media Release Economic Development

County of Huron Selects Huron Recovery Grant Program Recipients

The County of Huron, in partnership with Community Futures Huron, is pleased to announce the six recipients of the Huron Recovery Grant Program micro-financing. This program was aimed towards supporting existing small businesses in Huron County that have continued to make significant changes as they pivot to maintain operations and adapt to COVID-19 realities. Grants of $2,500 will be awarded to the successful recipients to help them offset costs associated with this transition.

November 17, 2020
Media Release Emergency Services

Fighting Pandemic Fatigue in Huron County

s the second wave of COVID-19 has reached Ontario and Huron County has been elevated to the Yellow: Protect level in the COVID-19 Response Framework for Keeping Ontario Safe and Open, pandemic fatigue is a real concern. With regional case numbers on the rise, it is now more important than ever for Huron County residents to continue to adhere to local public health directions.

November 13, 2020
Media Release Emergency Services

Community Paramedics are helping administer flu shots in Huron County.

Huron County Paramedic Services is helping Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) by offering flu shot clinics (influenza immunizations) in key locations for across the County throughout the fall season. For more information about where to get the flu shot in Huron County, visit Huron Perth Public Health’s website.