News & Notices

MEDICAL OFFICERS OF HEALTH RECOMMEND CAUTION DURING THE HOLIDAYS AS COVID-19 CASE NUMBERS CONTINUE TO CLIMB

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December 9, 2021

London, ON – Increasing case numbers and the arrival of the Omicron variant have prompted area Medical Officers of Health to issue a letter outlining recommendations for how residents can protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19 during the holidays.

Huron Perth Public Health’s Dr. Miriam Klassen, Southwestern Public Health’s Dr. Joyce Lock...

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November 22, 2021

SPOKESPERSON: Glen McNeil, Warden 519.524.8394 x3224 warden@huroncounty.ca 

County of Huron undertakes a Homelessness Enumeration Project and By-Name List

Huron County, Ontario – The County of Huron will undertake a point in time homelessness enumeration from November 29 to December 3. In addition to the Enumeration Project, the information collected will be used to update the current By-Name List. This ensures County staff, and partner agencies, have the...

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November 18, 2021

SPOKESPERSON: Glen McNeil, Warden 519.524.8394 x3224 warden@huroncounty.ca 

County of Huron releases Be Part of the Solution, a homelessness & housing instability education campaign.

Huron County, Ontario – In recognition of National Housing Day (Canada) on November 22, the County of Huron has released Be Part of the Solution, a public awareness campaign to support the sharing of resources surrounding homelessness and housing instability in Huron.

“Becoming...

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November 17, 2021

Report recommends steps to address discrimination in Huron-Perth

Huron and Perth County, Ontario – Indigenous people, immigrants and visible minorities are more likely to experience discrimination than white, non-immigrant individuals in Huron and Perth Counties, a new research report has found.

Informed by the experiences of 595 individuals, the report found clear evidence of discrimination experienced in workplaces, schools, libraries and arenas, among other...

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November 8, 2021

SPOKESPERSON: Glen McNeil, Warden 519.524.8394 x3224 warden@huroncounty.ca 

County of Huron Welcomes Vicki Lass as the new Director of Economic Development

Huron County, Ontario – The County of Huron welcomes Vicki Lass. Vicki has joined the County as Director of Economic Development and will begin her role on December 6, 2021. Vicki comes to the County after working for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) for nearly two...