LOCAL HEADLINES

In support of the $6.5 million Magnetic Moments Campaign to bring a permanent MRI machine to the region, the AMGH Long Table Dinner officially reached its $200,000 fundraising goal.

The MacKay Centre recently celebrated 45 years of exceptional community programming for seniors in Goderich and surrounding areas.

During the summer of 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to be the Junior Conservationist for Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA).

Huron Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Huron Marine and Economic Forum in October at Beach Street Station in Goderich.

From tech workshops to health talks, the Goderich Legion has become a hub for learning, connection and community engagement.

Looking in yards in Bayfield and surrounding areas, one will notice the Ivy, Lily of the Valley and Periwinkle in the right way.

Significant disruptions in mail delivery services have been caused by the ongoing dispute between Canada Post and Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) while the two parties attempt negotiations for a new contract.

In the London and Area Women’s Soccer League (LAWSL) action, Goderich Tempest captured the First Division Cup with a 4-3 victory over St. Thomas at the North London Soccer Complex.

Last week, a gathering took place at Southbridge Care Home’s Courtyard in Goderich for a garden party hosted by Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH).

Tragedy struck Goderich late in the night on August 1 as flames engulfed an apartment building on Nelson Street, prompting a swift emergency response and the evacuation of nearby homes.

Following a string of seasons that proved difficult to compete in the Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) and an added struggle to recruit and retain players, the Goderich Flyers Hockey Club decided to bow out for the upcoming season.

Musicians from around the world are making their way to Goderich, drawn by the renowned Celtic Roots Festival, and a promise of music, connection and lakeside sunsets. 

Rally Fore the Cure’s 24th annual charity golf tournament raised over $13,357 for the mammography department at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH).

On July 16 the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and College received $55,000 in support from the Ontario government’s Experience Ontario program.

Ongoing generous support from a proud community partner provides the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) Foundation with a $10,000 donation.

Goderich Legion Ladies Auxiliary recently made another generous donation to the Goderich Track Rebuild project.

Closed in 2018 due to the arena’s aging ammonia-based refrigeration system, the facility did remain open for floor-based sports such as ball hockey and shuffleboard.

The Huron Chamber of Commerce has launched a new series Chamber@Work that complements the Chamber’s popular Business After Five events.

Huron Hospice purchased the 12-acre property in 2017 to open their residence, and since then the extensive grounds have provided opportunities and challenges.

During the month of July, the Celtic Blue Highlanders pipe down the sun on Friday evenings in the Town of Goderich.