LOCAL HEADLINES

A new native plant mural at Elizabeth’s Art Gallery in Goderich is inviting the community to look closely and get creative. The Wildflower Wall Challenge lets participants identify native plants for a chance to win prizes.

The Well Community Collective has launched a new youth hub in Goderich, providing free, walk-in services and support for youth with no appointments, no fees, and no barriers.

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital’s (AMGH) has taken on the role of President of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO).

Three years ago this December, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) in Goderich and South Huron Hospital (SHH) in Exeter partnered together under the Huron Health System (HHS).

For five years, The Bluffs Charity Committee has rallied the community around craft markets, bake sales and raffles and this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet.

As it celebrates its 40th anniversary of serving women and children in Huron County, the Huron Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing and Counselling Services has officially rebranded as Artemis Huron.

The Huron Hospice Mending Café provides an opportunity for residents to learn sewing skills, connect with volunteers, and discover the services and programs offered at the facility.

Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week was at the beginning of October, to honour the heart that goes into every meal at Huron Health System’s (HHS) hospitals.

Huron Health System (HHS) recognized the exceptional work of its facilities teams, members of staff who keep the hospitals safe, functional and running smoothly every day.

Newcomers who have built lives and communities in Huron County are being recognized through the Local Immigration Partnership’s “I Am Huron” campaign, which recognizes immigrants and newcomers making a lasting impact across the region.

Local young explorers can dive into a world of discovery at the Huron County Museum’s PA Day Camps, with each day packed with games, crafts, and activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Newcomers who have built meaningful lives and contributed to their communities in Huron County are being celebrated through the Local Immigration Partnership’s I Am Huron campaign.

In a final push to raise enough funds to save the Goderich track located across the street from GDCI, the Goderich Track Rebuild Committee encourages the community to help raise the remaining funds.

October is Cyber Security Month across Canada and this year’s theme is Get cyber safe – for future you.

West Street in Goderich buzzed with excitement on the afternoon of October 5 as the Goderich Fire Department parked its ladder truck outside Firehouse Subs, creating a striking scene with the historic courthouse as its backdrop.

Goderich based Huron Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competed at the London Open for the sixth consecutive year.

Another great season has come to an end, when the 54-member league played in its final game on September 30, followed by a lunch at Chuck’s Roadhouse where golfers were presented with awards and prizes.

The 75th Goderich Lions Young Canada Week hockey tournament will open on Friday, March 13, 2026, and will feature three age groups – U13, U15 and U18 in both Rep B and LL divisions.

You may ask, why are garden centres still selling invasive plants since they are so harmful? Good question.

Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program’s Invasive Phragmites Control Fund provides funding for 87 projects to manage the threat posed by invasive plants.