LOCAL HEADLINES

Born on February 11, 1931, to Alec and Catherine Kennedy, Jean Smith was one of seven kids raised on a farm, Glen Roy, near St. Andrews in Nova Scotia.

There’s a moment every year when it all comes back.

Each year, undergraduate medical students at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at University of Western Ontario take part in Discovery Week, a mandatory placement.

Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) had a special visitor when Mrs. Lucia Slack, a psychiatric nurse from Cumbria, England, visited the Gateway CERH office for a presentation and conversation.

A proposed pump track project became a topic of discussion during the Clinton council meeting after being highlighted in the Community Improvement Coordinator’s report.

The competitive spirit of community theatre was on full display in Hanover, but it was Goderich Little Theatre (GLT) that walked away the undisputed champions of the 2026 Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) Festival.

Across Ontario, seniors are the backbone of a community. In Huron County specifically, people over the age of 55 make up 42 per cent of our population (Statistics Canada, 2021).

While Goderich’s bicentennial approaches, it’s hard to believe that we are one year away from celebrating such a huge milestone. Two-hundred years since the founding, and not many communities have the bragging right to say that.

While offering many services to its residents and patients, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) and its Foundation is currently working towards bringing an MRI machine to Goderich.

Goderich is proudly known as ‘The Prettiest Town in Canada’, as a place where scenic waterfront views, a welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of community create an ideal setting for retirement.

I think of June as the proper start of the butterfly season, when unless it is a cold wet day, I expect to see a few butterflies.

On November 23, 1924, Rev. (Capt.) Edwards, of Listowel, unveiled a beautiful memorial window at Brussels Methodist Church on King St.

Summer arrived in style Wednesday evening as the Circle City Cruizers rolled into Goderich’s Main Beach for their first cruise night of the 2026 season, drawing an impressive 50 to 60 classic and custom vehicles to the shoreline.

Choosing support for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Families want reassurance that their loved one is safe, understood, engaged, and able to maintain the independence and dignity that matter most to them—and that they are not navigating this journey alone.

A new locally inspired burger quick service restaurant is preparing to open its doors in Clinton, Ontario, and owners Lisa and Rob Durin - Raidt are hoping to serve more than just burgers and fries — they’re aiming to create a welcoming gathering place for the entire community.

In this final edition of my column, we conclude the IODE Maple Leaf history by looking at our last 26 years.

A new research paper from United Way Perth-Huron’s United Housing initiative examines effectiveness of alternative shelter models.

From friendship to a shared commitment to protecting one of Huron County’s most loved natural and cultural landscapes, Elizabeth Van Den Broeck and Jennifer Morris are fighting to protect a place they love.

As Pride Month approaches, Huron County Pride is preparing for another vibrant season of events aimed at celebrating visibility, inclusion, and connection throughout rural Ontario.

The Central Huron Recreation Committee met recently to review an ambitious slew of community projects and events planned for the spring and summer, with a special focus on accessibility initiatives and local heritage celebrations.