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Huron County Newsletter
Week of October 27th to November 2nd, 2024
Good day,
We’ve got an informative issue and some interesting trivia questions for you this week.
I hope everyone had a great Halloween. Don’t forget to go out and pick up a poppy. Now, on to the news.
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How To Get The Most Out Of The Years We Didn't Expect To Have
by Bob Montgomery
Most of us will probably live longer than we thought we would, but making the most of those extra years can be a challenge.
Geriatrician Doctor Alexandrea Peel says one of the first steps to good help is physical activity and the current recommendation is that we should be getting at least 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity. That might sound like a lot but she suggests that most people can…
The First Ontario West Municipal Conference Since COVID Was Held In Chatham This Past Weekend
by Bob Montgomery
The Executive Director of the Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus says this year's Ontario West Municipal Conference in Chatham was a huge success.
Kate Burns Gallagher says they went into the conference hoping to focus on the four strategic priorities that municipalities in the regions have been dealing with in the past year. And those priorities are the same priorities facing municipalities throughout the province. They are Housing, Infrastructure, Work Force and Mental Health Addictions and Homelessness. So they focused on those priorities throughout the day and…
Huron Perth & Area Health Team Launches Unattached Care Clinics To Bridge the Gap in Primary Healthcare
by Bob Montgomery
The Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team has just announced the launch of Unattached Care Clinics.
In an important step to address the growing shortage of family doctors and nurse practitioners and working with local Family Health Teams specifically for residents without a primary care provider, the Unattached Care Clinics will provide much-needed access to acute, chronic, and preventive primary care services throughout the Huron Perth area.
Two and a half million Ontarians are currently without a family doctor and that number is expected to rise as more physicians retire. The Unattached Care Clinics offer a lifeline to those in Huron and Perth who do not have regular access to primary care. This new service is not a…
County Of Huron Issues Report To The Community On Homelessness
by Bob Montgomery
The County of Huron is dedicated to tackling the complex issues of homelessness, poverty, and housing instability in Huron County.
Warden Glen McNeil says one of the priorities for the county is keeping county residents informed about what is currently being done to prevent and address homelessness in Huron County. McNeil says the county is taking a very proactive approach. “This Report to the Community on Homelessness represents a…”
Serious Collision Closes Lucknow Line at Nile Road in ACW Township
On October 28th, at 12:20 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police, Lucknow Fire Department, Goderich Fire Department and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a serious collision involving two motor vehicles at the intersection of Lucknow Line and Nile Road.
A pickup truck and passenger car were involved in the collision. The intersection is controlled by stop signs on Nile Road for traffic travelling east and west.
Emergency responders located five injured vehicle occupants who were transported to local hospitals, one of which was later transported to a London Hospital with more serious injuries. A sixth vehicle occupant was not injured.
The OPP closed sections of Lucknow Line and Nile Road for the investigation. Roads were later re-opened. Thankfully, all injuries were reported to be non-life threatening.
The cause of the collision is being investigated. The OPP would like to remind all motorists to pay attention to posted traffic signage, stay alert, and always wear your seatbelts. "You never know when you may need them!"
Announcing The Spirit Of Success Awards Gala Nominees: Celebrate Excellence In Huron County
by Bob Montgomery
The Huron Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the 2024 Spirit of Success Awards Gala.
This year’s gala will take place on Friday, November 8, at the Goderich Columbus Centre. The deadline is Friday, November 1st. The following outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals have been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Success Awards:…
New Water Sculpture Has Been Unveiled In Clinton
by Bob Montgomery
A new Water Sculpture has been unveiled on Issac Street in Clinton.
Mayor Jim Ginn says it took two years to complete the project. The concrete was poured last year and the sculpture was completed this past week and they've filled the water feature up with cobble stones so the water will run back down through the pump and re-circulate. Ginn says they've also replaced the wooden benches with…
Healthy Watershed Manager Presents Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Board With Potential Opportunities In Their Watershed
by Bob Montgomery
Healthy Watershed Manager Mari Veliz says periodically, the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is presented with the opportunity to improve their watershed, and now is one of those times.
Valiz told board members at their last meeting there are areas within their jurisdiction that are remarkably bio-diverse, which means they are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. She says, for example, in some areas of their watershed they have some turtles that are very rare anywhere else in the province, but they're doing…
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health Is Hosting A Virtual Lecture Series On Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy And Speech-Language Pathology In Rural Regions
by Bob Montgomery
The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is hosting a virtual webinar on November 5th to discuss Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology.
It's recognized that these are healthcare professions that help people regain day-to-day functions and improve capabilities. In rural areas, access to these professionals and best practices for treatment are shaped by factors such as geography, culture and types of industry, like farming or mining. To understand more about the work being done in these areas, Gateway has invited…
The Municipality of South Huron and Libro Credit Union Still Have A Few Spaces For Their Inaugural South Huron Youth Makers Market
by Bob Montgomery
The Municipality of South Huron and Libro Credit Union in Exeter are partnering on a Youth Makers Market that will be held on November 16th in Exeter.
South Huron Community Relations Manager Stacey Jeffery says the market is designed to showcase the creativity and innovation of young entrepreneurs and makers in their community between the ages of 6 and 14. They are supporting the next generation of entrepreneurship through an introduction to business resources and coaching. “These are the future business owners in South Huron so we're really trying to support youth in that step by step business development and encourage them to understand this could be a long term career for them.”
Jeffrey says the youth come to them with their idea for…
Four County Labour Market Planning Board And Work Force Planning Board Of Waterloo, Wellinton, Dufferin Collaborate To Help Employers Retain Apprentices
by Bob Montgomery
The Four County Labour Market Planning Board And Work Force Planning Board Of Waterloo, Wellinton, Dufferin have collaborated on a project to help employers hire and retain apprentices .
Four County Labour Market Planning Board Executive Director Dana Soucie says on November 5th, with the Work Force Planning Board Of Waterloo, Wellinton, Dufferin, they are hosting an event called Hire and Keep Apprentices. They will be bringing in an expert guest from Literacy Link South Central and they will be presenting to employers the resources and support available to them through the Literacy Link across Ontario.
Soucie says the goal will be to help employers who are considering hiring or already have apprentices, but might have faced some challenges in either attracting apprentices or keeping them. They will connect the employers who attend the event with their local Literacy group and they want to hear about challenges some of those employers are dealing with.
Soucie says the event is a breakfast meeting, it runs from 8:15am until 10:00am on November 5th in Listowel. It is a free event but registration is required. You can register by calling Dana Soucie at 519-881-2725 or email her at [email protected].
Weekly Trivia Questions
Where was the first publicly funded hospital in Huron County established?
a) Goderich
b) Clinton
c) Exeter
d) Wingham
On what CKNX-TV show did 14 year old Shania Twain make her TV debut in 1979?
a) Circle 8 Ranch
b) Good Time Country
c) Hymn Sing
d) County Hoe-Down
Answers to last week’s questions:
What Huron County dairy was famous for its ice cream?
a) Fairholme’s
b) Bissett’s*
c) Borden’s
d) Andrew’s
Which soldier statue cenotaph was the first one in Huron County, unveiled in 1919?
a) Goderich
b) Seaforth
c) Fordwich
d) Hurondale School*
Trivia questions courtesy of local historian and author David Yates.