News

April 30, 2014
Media Release Health Unit

Spring Help to Quit Smoking

Huron County, Ontario — With the new beginnings that spring brings it is a perfect time to butt out. If you are a smoker who is ready to quit, you can get free nicotine-replacement therapy to help.

Media Release Health Unit

Health Unit Reminds Public about Danger of Rabies

Huron County, ON; The Huron County Health Unit is reminding residents about the danger of rabies. Public Health Inspector Patrick Landry says people need to remember that rabies is an almost always fatal disease that is preventable.

April 28, 2014
Media Release Children's Services

ECE Career Fair: An Investment in Huron & Perth’s Future

A Career Fair is being held May 14, 2014 at the REACH Huron Centre in Clinton to attract and retain qualified Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in both Huron and Perth counties.

April 24, 2014
Media Release Health Unit

Active transportation in Huron: What do you think?

Huron County, ON — The Huron County Health Unit is looking for your input on an active transportation plan for Huron County. Active transportation is any method of going from one place to another using your own body. This could include walking, cycling, kayaking, or cross-country skiing. An active transportation plan is a long-term strategy to create environments that encourage people to move more.

Public Notice Administration & Clerk's Office

Notice: Special Session of County Council Audit Committee

Please take note that a Special Session of the County Council Audit Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 9:00 AM in the Court House Council Chambers, Goderich.

April 23, 2014
Media Release Museum & Gaol

Huron Heritage Fund Deadline Approaches

May 1 is the next deadline for individuals and organizations to submit applications for the Huron Heritage Fund. Established in 2007, the purpose of the Huron Heritage Fund is to encourage the preservation of heritage assets and activities of heritage importance to the County of Huron and its residents.

Media Release Health Unit

Are Your Immunizations Up to Date?

Huron County, ON — Measles has been making national news and the Huron County Health Unit is reminding residents to make sure their immunizations are up to date.

April 10, 2014
Media Release Health Unit

More Families Eligible for Free Dental Care

Huron County, ON — Families who do not have dental insurance and meet the new income requirements may qualify for free dental care for their children 17 years of age and younger. The Ontario government has raised the income cut-off for the Healthy Smiles Ontario program.

April 9, 2014
Media Release Health Unit

Stay Home if Sick: Health Unit

The Huron County Health Unit is seeing an increase in enteric outbreaks, or stomach illness, across the county. They are advising residents to stop the spread of infection by staying home if you are sick.

Media Release Health Unit

No Cancer Cluster in ACW

The Huron County Health Unit has found no evidence of a cancer cluster in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. The health unit began an investigation in January 2014 after receiving a concern from a resident.