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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.

Since its grand opening last month, The Well Community Collective Youth Hub in Goderich is serving youth with smiles and support. 

Beginning in 1990 the Goderich Lions Young Canada Week (YCW) hockey tournament rolled into its fifth decade.

Goderich has welcomed two new family physicians to their teams of dedicated healthcare providers.

The first meeting of Baptists was held in the home of James Lewitt’s home on April 1, 1902. Lewitt, the Goderich Knitting Company manager, was a devout adherent of the Baptist cause.

November may seem an odd time to feature butterflies, but “Butterflies in My Back Yard” (BIMBY) recently released their 2025 report.  A study on the Monarch migration has also been released. A microchip weighing 60 milligrams was developed by Cellular Tracking Technologies that enabled 400 Monarchs to be tracked.