News

November 30, 2018

wouldurather…Quit Contest Returns to Huron County

More young adults smoke in this province compared to all other age groups, and they overwhelmingly say that they want to quit.
The best way to do that? Use evidence-based quit aids and get into a program that has been specifically tailored for young adults 18-29.

November 19, 2018

Health Unit Offers Advice on Radon Testing

The only way to know the radon level in your home is to test for it, so be sure to pick the right radon kit.

November 14, 2018

Know HIV, No Stigma: Red Scarf comes to Seaforth November 30

The incredible advances in HIV/AIDS treatment, testing and prevention are still overshadowed by stigma around the subject. To help raise awareness and fight stigma, the Huron County Health Unit is bringing Red Scarf and the “Know HIV. No Stigma” campaign to Seaforth on November 30.

November 13, 2018

Joint Municipal Council Orientation Session

A Joint Municipal Council Orientation Session will be held on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. in the Central Huron Community Complex and Libro Community Hall, Clinton, ON.

October 17, 2018

Emergency Services recipients of AgriSpirit Fund

Huron County Emergency Services is pleased to announce they are recipients of the 2018 Farm Credit Canada, AgriSpirit Fund. The Public Access to Defibrillator Program (PAD) was chosen as one […]

Health Unit offers education session on new regulation

A recent Ontario regulation means changes for personal service settings; the Huron County Health Unit is offering a free education session about the regulation this November to owners and operators who provide these services.

October 4, 2018

Health Unit Plans to Reduce Harms from Legalized Cannabis

Cannabis will become legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. This includes the legal use of non-medicinal cannabis.

October 2, 2018

Economic Development Board Meeting for October 15, 2018 Cancelled

The Huron County Economic Development Board meeting scheduled for October 15, 2018 has been cancelled. The Board will meet again on November 14, 2018.

September 26, 2018

Health Unit: Protect Your Flock This Thanksgiving!

How good are you at protecting your flock when preparing Thanksgiving meals?

September 14, 2018

Focus on Health, Not Weight

Huron County, ON – “Stigma about how much someone weighs is harmful, and society needs to stop focusing on weight and focus on health instead,” says Amy MacDonald, the Public Health Dietitian with the Huron County Health Unit.