LOCAL HEADLINES

Sharron Rogers and George Wilson, both of Exeter, will be the October guest artists at the Goderich Co-op Gallery.

Every Friday night for the month of October, the Huron Historic Gaol opens its doors after dark for intimate tours blending ghost stories with the building’s darker history.

The Maitland Trail Association holds two big events each year - The Candlelit Walk in the Maitland Woods in February and the El Camino Maitland, which was held on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) was once considered a niche martial art, but now BJJ is one of the fastest-growing sports on the planet, with millions training across North America and gyms popping up in nearly every city.

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.

Walking in silence along the Maitland Trail may sound simple, but for participants in Tanya McIntosh’s mindfulness walks, the experience is both challenging and deeply rewarding.

Our review of the history of Young Canada Week (YCW) focuses on the 1970s this month. In 1970, Nip Whetstone, operator of the local Canadian Tire and a founder of YCW, was named Mr. PeeWee Hockey by the Town of Goderich.

Since 1975, the Maitland Trail Association (MTA) has maintained over 80-kilometres of public-use trails in and around Goderich.

On the evening of September 27, the Albion Hotel will throw open its doors for a long-awaited grand reopening party marking not just the return of a beloved local landmark, but the triumph of a community that refused to let history crumble.

A Huron County farmer and longtime New Democrat, Tony McQuail is seeking the leadership position of the NDP.

When Habitat Huron County nears the completion of building another home, the organization announces a key ceremony, to celebrate the qualifying family who buys the home.

When Tiffany Jones dreamed up Pupgiving, she wanted more than a dog event. She wanted to create an autumn tradition where the community could gather, sip cider, and celebrate the joy of dogs together.

The Old Gorrie Mill, built in 1856, was a vital hub in Howick Township's economic development. Gorrie grew up around the old mill located on the Maitland River and, until it was dismantled in 2021, was one of the few remaining relics of the first generation of pioneers who survived by farming the land.

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has released information about three upcoming community events on the horizon that touch upon the topic of belonging to a community, myth busting homelessness and a housing symposium.

Children in Goderich are swapping desks for dirt and trees one day a week, thanks to At Last Forest Schools, where hands-on, inquiry-based learning is paired with social, physical, and mental development.

In need of resurfacing, the Goderich Track located across the street from GDCI has been deemed unsafe and may soon be torn up and replaced with a stone dust track.

In the obituary for Ken Dryden in the Montreal Gazette an homage to this great athlete was made: “Great athletes are uncommon. Great athletes who are also great people are even more so”.

Despite the windy weather, the Parkinson’s Walk in Goderich on September 6 was the most successful to date.

We have been having excellent weather for hiking lately; cool mornings and usually sunny afternoons with few if any biting insects.

After opening its door in 1994, Goderich Place has become a supportive home to many, where residents are safe and enjoy their independence while having access to care and community.