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Today, the world population is over eight billion people and more than one billion, or approximately 15 per cent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability. Of those with a disability, 80 per cent live in developing countries.

With the closest MRI machines in Owen Sound, London, and Stratford, residents of Huron County must travel significant distances for possibly life-changing scans.

The Goderich Lions Young Canada Week (YCW) hockey tournament started its journey into the 2000s on a very positive note.

Swet Gandhi grew up helping his parents with their respective businesses, which grew into a passion of wanted to own his own business one day.

‘A Huron County Christmas Carol’ has returned for the third time to the Blyth Festival stage, bringing a local touch to the beloved Dicken’s classic.

Three local paramedics from Huron County were honoured with Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal Bars as part of the 2025 Ontario awards ceremony. According to the County of Huron, these distinctions are presented on behalf of the Governor General of Canada.

There is something about music that we all relate to, and the holiday season is never complete without the sound of carols and hymns echoing through our churches and community spaces. Several choral groups are bringing their voices together to celebrate Christmas bringing audiences together to take the time to sit and listen.

In 1965 Goderich, if it could not be had on the Square or from the Eaton’s or Simpson’s catalogues, Santa was not bringing it.

A last-minute Christmas Market will be hosted by local restaurant owners Steve and Mary Bruce on December 20.

The spirit of Christmas filled the Huron County Museum during its annual Holiday Open House, where families enjoyed apple cider, gingerbread decorating, and a touch of Victorian charm. On December 7, the Huron County Museum hosted a holiday open house, welcoming locals for a free visit to see what the museum has to offer.

Glen Carey was a Maitland Trail landowner since the trail was formed.  He was well known for his love of trees and for many years at the closing ceremonies of the Goderich Celtic Festival, he read his ode to the trees.

Last week Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) visited the Goderich Legion Branch 109 to receive a donation valued at $5,000.

Paul Good, owner of Goderich Taxi, is booking time slots for people interested in enjoying an evening Christmas light show.

Goderich Little Theatre (GLT) will soon present the thrilling adventures of an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach.

The Goderich Co-op Gallery is pleased to welcome the Bayfield Artist Guild as its Visiting Artists for the month of December.

At a Citizen Recognition Event on November 17, the Town of Goderich celebrated 25 individuals who have made a significant contribution or positive impact to the community.

As the holiday season approaches, the Goderich community toy drives are once again reminding us of the power of generosity.

Back due to popular demand, Homemade Holidays returns to the Huron County Library Goderich Branch to promote festive creativity. 

Cycling Without Age (CWA) is an organisation that aims to reduce social isolation and increase both mental and physical health for participants.

Goderich Track Rebuild Committee has had a lot of great momentum the past couple of months, and fundraising efforts have progressed.