News

June 12, 2020

As Ontario’s West Coast reopens, County of Huron encourages flexibility and patience.

As the phase two re-openings begin, the County of Huron would like to remind all residents and visitors to continue to follow public-health measures and practice flexibility and courtesy with businesses and outdoor amenities. Although the province has allowed many businesses and public spaces to re-open, we encourage both residents and visitors to keep in mind that operators need time to ensure that they have the public-health measures in place to protect themselves, their employees and their customers.

June 11, 2020

County of Huron Recovery Team Takes Action

The County of Huron has been proactively preparing for COVID-19 recovery with a series of initiatives developed by the County of Huron Recovery Team. The County’s economic recovery efforts are divided into three primary action teams with the goals of providing support where it is needed, helping people back to work in a healthy and safe environment, and encouraging citizens to make local purchases and support local businesses. These three teams focus on business development, community development and data and research.

June 1, 2020

Huron County Library Now Offering Curbside Service!

The Huron County Library is offering Curbside Service at the Goderich, Exeter and Zurich branch locations starting June 4th, and at the Wingham and Brussels branch locations starting June 9th. All other library branches remain closed. Visit www.huroncounty.ca/library for more information.

May 27, 2020

Huron County Online Business Map is Live!

The Huron County Interactive Business Map is live. This online map is a fulsome directory for information on businesses and services across the entire County region. To view the interactive map please visit EcDev.huroncounty.ca

May 26, 2020

County of Huron Conducts Service Review

The County of Huron is currently reviewing its municipal services with assistance from KPMG consultants. This project will examine how the County currently provides public services and identify areas where efficiencies and improvements can be made.

May 25, 2020

Huron County safely enjoyed the first long weekend of the season

The County is grateful to our seasonal residents for practicing safe travel recommendations and following public health guidelines when moving between communities. Huron County continues to urge all residents to practice physical distancing and proper hygiene protocols outlined by the Provincial Medical Officer of Health.

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