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Success away from home for Goderich Sailors U9 White and U11 Rep
After winning the Regional Silver Stick Tournament in Wingham on December 1
Contributed
Feb 6, 2025


Huron Chamber of Commerce responds to Trump’s trade war
In response to President Trump’s recent decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, the Huron Chamber of Commerce is deeply concerned.
Kate Smith
Feb 6, 2025


Menesetung Bridge Association receives needed funding from local municipalities
The Menesetung Bridge Association (MBA) is grateful to both the Town of Goderich and the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) for their generous contributions of $50,000 each, to support the pier rehabilitation project.
Kate Smith
Feb 6, 2025


Huron Chamber applauds Ontario’s new trade initiative
A bold, new initiative by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) aims to address the challenges of rising global protectionism and the looming threat of U.S. tariffs.
Kate Smith
Feb 6, 2025


Invasive plant of the month
A native plant species is a species that has historically existed in a specific location. Native plants have evolved over time to survive in the soil and climate of their ecosystem.
Renee Sandelowsky and Helen Varekamp
Feb 6, 2025


‘Oh My Goderich’ top fundraising team in Canada for Coldest Night of the Year
As of February 3, members of ‘Oh My Goderich’ for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) were in first place in all of Canada for fundraising efforts.
Kate Smith
Feb 6, 2025


Recognizing World Wetlands Day
Ausable Bayfield Conservation, a local wetland expert, can provide links to funds and encourages residents to consider local wetland restoration. Wetlands provide water, soil and habitat benefits.
Kate Smith
Feb 6, 2025


Why a 90-store farm retail chain is disappearing
Peavey Industries LP announced in late January it is closing its Peavey Mart stores nationwide. The company’s sudden announcement raises the question: What is happening in the farm retail sector across the country?
Brian Williams
Feb 6, 2025


Success away from home for Goderich Sailors U9 White and U11 Rep
After winning the Regional Silver Stick Tournament in Wingham on December 1, Goderich Minor Hockey’s U11 Rep team earned a spot at the International Silver Stick Championship in Forest, on the weekend of January 24.
Tara Corriveau
Feb 6, 2025


Tariff war to impact local economy
In response to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose unjustified tariffs on Canadian goods, the Government of Canada is moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of goods.
Kate Smith
Feb 6, 2025


ONE CARE celebrates new seniors centre in Clinton
A new Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) at the Betty Cardno Memorial Centre in Clinton has been established by ONE CARE Home and Community Support Services.
Kate Smith
Feb 6, 2025


Trail Talk: Experience the healing power of nature
It is very hard work breaking a new trail with all the snow we have been getting. That is one reason I have been out many times on the Hullett Sugar Bush trails.
Patrick Capper
Feb 6, 2025


Flyers Struggle Through Tough Four-Game Stretch
The Goderich Flyers faced a difficult slate of games over the past two weeks, playing four games against some of the top teams in the division.
Colin Carmichael
Feb 6, 2025


Town of Goderich conducts parking study ahead of downtown reconstruction project
Data obtained from a parking study has provided Town Staff and Goderich Town Council details on parking availability and usage in the core
Kate Smith
Jan 23, 2025


Swiftie fever is hitting Goderich during Winterfest
Goderich Winterfest will experience a touch of Swiftie fever when Taylor’s Story hits the stage on February 15.
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Jan 23, 2025


Public Health offers cold weather safety advice
While cold weather conditions continue to occur within the Huron County region, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) offers advice to be safe in cold temperatures.
Kate Smith
Jan 23, 2025


Menesetung Bridge Assocation has concrete plans
According to Marian Lane, Chair of the Menesetung Bridge Association (MBA), at the bridge’s last inspection in 2020 engineers from BM Ross advised that concrete spalling was getting too close to the bearing seats at the tops of the piers.
Kate Smith
Jan 23, 2025


Provincial government aims to connect more people to dementia care in Huron County
To connect more people to dementia care, support and services in Huron County, the Ontario government announced an investment of $111,600 to the Alzheimer Society of Huron Perth.
Kate Smith
Jan 23, 2025


Goderich Co-op Gallery welcomes next generation of artists
The first Visiting Artist show of 2025 at Goderich Co-op Gallery will feature the best art of three local high schools – Goderich District Collegiate Institute (GDCI), St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School and Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS).
Carol McDonnell
Jan 23, 2025


The Storm of January 1971 at North Ashfield P.S.
Arriving at school on Tuesday morning, January 25, 1971, I had no idea that some of us would not see home again until late Thursday afternoon, as we were storm-stayed in the school during one of the worst storms of the past 25 years.
Margaret MacCharles
Jan 23, 2025
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