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February 2, 2021
Media Release Economic Development

County of Huron SLED Fund Opens for 2021 Applications

The County of Huron’s annual SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) program opens on February 8, 2021. Successful projects will be provided up to $10,000 through the SLED fund and must be completed by March 31, 2022.

January 20, 2021
Media Release Economic Development

Ontario’s West Coast gets cozy with Huron Hygge

The County of Huron Economic Development department has launched the Huron Hygge campaign. This new campaign encourages residents to engage in the hygge lifestyle this winter by offering a variety of safe and enjoyable activities.

January 13, 2021
Media Release Economic Development

County of Huron Hosts Ontario’s West Coast Tourism Summit

County of Huron Economic Development is hosting a virtual Ontario’s West Coast Tourism Summit on January 25 and 26, 2021. Register on eventbrite.

January 7, 2021
Media Release Children's Services

New Child Care Centre for Families in Hensall and Area

he County of Huron, Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) and London Bridge Child Care Services are pleased to announce the opening of a Preschool Child Care program at Bluewater Coast Elementary School. The program opened at the beginning of October.

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.