LOCAL HEADLINES

At Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), volunteers are not just a support system; they are the foundation that allows us to serve our local communities.

Spring this year has continued to come in fits and starts.

In a rural community like ours, volunteering isn’t just something nice we do—it’s how we keep the lights on, the doors open, and the spirit of connection alive.

Central Huron Council based in Clinton is being asked to approve updated rules issuing the use of municipal resources during election campaigns, as part of preparations for the 2026 municipal election.

Volunteers are truly at the heart of everything we do at Community Living Central Huron (CLCH). Whether it’s our Heartwarming Luncheon, Gerbera Daisy Campaign or Annual Golf Tournament, these events simply wouldn’t happen without the people who step up to give their time and energy.

Harbour Hill Retirement Residence will open its doors to the community on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for a special Open House and Wellness Expo designed to inspire vibrant, healthy living for adults aged 55 and over.

Ontario’s 2026 budget includes several measures that are aimed at lowering costs, encouraging investment and strengthening economic capacity.

Founded before women could vote in 1901 by Margaret Polson Murray, the IODE club was a revolutionary idea during this time and is now celebrating 125 years.

Established in January 2024 to assist immigrants settling in Huron County, the Huron Welcome Hub assists newcomers with the services they need to make a happy and successful transfer to Canada, specifically rural communities.

Four recent reports from the Four County Labour Market Planning Board reinforce a point that deserves much more attention in local policy discussions, particularly as we head into municipal elections later this year: the labour market in our region does not behave like the labour market in Toronto, Kitchener, or London.

The Maple Leaf Chapter IODE Goderich is a caring group of women who come together with a focus on enhancing the quality of life through education support, community service and citizenship programs.

After another record-setting fundraising year for the United Way Perth-Huron, the community came out for a night of celebration – specifically marking a total of $4.8 million for the United Way and its partner organization United Housing.

While a particularly challenging budget yet, recently Huron County Council passed the 2026 Budget.

One of the realities of doing business in Huron County is that our labour market does not look like the labour market in many other parts of Ontario. We are part of a region that consistently records the lowest unemployment rate in the province.

Spring has arrived and with it, a fresh bloom of new art at the Goderich Co-op Gallery. The annual exhibit, known as Exposure, invites the community to discover new artists and new artwork. The exhibit is always full of surprises.

Local maple syrup farms are ending the season on a high note despite inconsistent and unpredictable weather at the beginning of March.

In the late nineteenth century, Ontario farmers thought fondly of common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), a small, shrubby tree brought here from its native range in Europe and Asia. It grows quickly, forming dense thickets that make excellent windbreaks and hedgerows. As an added benefit, it was considered medicine for various conditions including constipation and rheumatism. As farming spread throughout Ontario so did buckthorn, framing fields throughout the province.

Results of a recent study published in Patterns, a Cell Press Journal, reveal a mechanistic framework for understanding vaccine outcomes in immunocompromised populations.

We have had very changeable weather with large temperature swings recently. One day it is sunny, then snow, then wet, then windy and it seems in random order, making it difficult to know which days to hike.

Residents looking to safely dispose of confidential documents while supporting a local cause will have the opportunity to do both next month.