LOCAL HEADLINES

In a thrilling come-from-behind victory against the South Huron Panthers in Exeter, the Goderich Vikings field hockey team captured the Huron-Perth championship.

Private Shea Bradley said it was a reality check when the lights in the C-17 transport plane switched to red indicating that his aircraft had entered Afghan airspace.

Lieutenant-Colonel D.J. Goodspeed was one of the most extraordinary individuals to have hailed from Exeter.

Public conversations about immigration can often be clouded by myths and misconceptions such as foreign workers take jobs from Canadians, immigration drives housing shortages and employers should just raise wages.

As respiratory illness season has begun, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to get vaccinated to protect yourself and the community.

Goderich Air Cadets will soon tour the new Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessels, a Navy City Class Frigate, the maritime helicopter squadron in Dartmouth and the long-range patrol squadron with its trip to Halifax in 2026.

In the summer of 1940, when the Netherlands fell to Nazi Germany, a ripple effect extending to the Great Lakes would unexpectedly commit 13 ‘alien seaman’ to the Huron Jail.

Armistice Day or Remembrance Day originated following the end of the First World War, when an agreement was signed between Germany and the Allied Forces in Paris on Monday, November 11, 1918.

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.