News

May 15, 2020

Provincial Announcement Allows Select Businesses to Re-open

The May 14th Provincial announcement to enter stage one of the three-stage reopening plan allows select businesses to reopen with some restrictions as of Tuesday, May 19th. The County of Huron encourages businesses to only open if they are ready and have proper safety measures in place.

May 13, 2020

Although Physically Closed, the Huron County Library is Virtually Open for Business

The Huron County Library is still virtually open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering a wide array of services and resources to help keep residents of all ages both informed and entertained during this difficult time.

May 12, 2020

Caution advised as the May long weekend approaches.

As the first long weekend of the season approaches, the County of Huron would like to remind all Huron County residents, seasonal residents, cottagers and valued visitors to act responsibly and continue to avoid all non-essential travel.

May 6, 2020

Huron County Museum Collecting COVID-19 Memories for the Future

The Huron County Museum is looking for everyday personal accounts of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is affecting the people and communities in Huron County. More information on the project can be found on the Museum’s website at: https://www.huroncountymuseum.ca/collecting-memories-covid-19

April 30, 2020

United Way’s Urgent Needs Fund Expands to Help Individuals Directly

UWPH’s COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund for Individuals is administered by the City of Stratford Social Services Department on behalf of Perth County and the Huron County Social & Property Services Department on behalf of Huron County.

April 29, 2020

County of Huron Provides Financial Support Related to COVID-19 Response

Huron County is receiving $708,100 from the Province of Ontario’s $200 million Social Services Relief Fund in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. County of Huron Social Services is working on a multifaceted approach to distribute funds and ensure that vulnerable members of the Huron County community are able to receive the support they need to remain safe and healthy.

April 28, 2020

Staff member at Huronview Home for the Aged confirmed positive for COVID-19

The County of Huron has been notified of one (1) confirmed case of COVID-19 for a staff member within the Huronview Home for the Aged in Clinton. At this time, there are no resident cases of COVID-19.

County of Huron Recovery Team remains committed to helping local businesses

The County of Huron Recovery Team is focused on ensuring that business owners have the information and support that they need to make informed decisions and continue to operate. The Recovery Team is reaching out to all local businesses to offer support, gather data on the impact of COVID-19 and lay the groundwork for developing recovery strategies.

April 27, 2020

COVID-19 – County of Huron Provides Emergency Child Care to Essential Workers

County of Huron is collaborating with Relouw Early Childhood Learning Centre in Exeter and Huron County Community Home Childcare program to provide Emergency Licensed Child Care free of charge to essential workers.

April 24, 2020

Huron County residents urged to stay the course and continue physical distancing

County of Huron staff and County Council would like to express their gratitude to the businesses, organizations, and residents of Huron County.