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LOCAL HEADLINES


Goderich Council continues to invest in supporting infrastructure rehabilitation
Recently the Town of Goderich’s 2025 operational budget has been approved for key capital projects.
Kate Smith
May 15, 2025


Goderich couple honoured with prestigious Rotary Pinnacle Service Award
At the recent Rotary District 6330 Conference, longtime Goderich residents and Rotarians Ross Field and Rosanne Barnett were presented with the Rotary Pinnacle Service Award, the highest distinction the district can bestow for service to a specific program.
Contributed
May 15, 2025


Invasive Plant of the Month: Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus)
You may be just one person, with one yard and one garden, but if you can eliminate the invasive plant species in your yard, you’ve taken a giant step to help the ecosystem.
Renee Sandelowsky and Helen Varekamp
May 14, 2025


STEAM night at St. Mary’s celebrates creativity, curiosity and imagination
The recent STEAM night event at St. Mary’s School was a tremendous success, bringing together families, staff and community members in a joyful celebration of creativity, curiosity and imagination.
Erin Van Diepenbeek
May 14, 2025


A Livery production to make you laugh until it hurts
Mark your calendars if you’re yearning for a dose of side-splitting chaos.
Victoria Makcrow
May 14, 2025


New business Together We Shine On to offer a new living concept for seniors
A new business is opening in Huron County that will provide a comfortable home for mature and like-minded individuals to live together in a space that promotes peaceful and healthy lifestyles.
Kate Smith
May 14, 2025


GeoReach program increases monitoring at locations on shoreline
Goderich Council recently approved the use of, and installation of citizen-science camera stands at locations on the waterfront for monitoring.
Kate Smith
May 14, 2025


Huron Hurricanes fundraising for the Goderich YMCA
Huron Hurricanes Aquatic Club (HHAC) is celebrating its 35th anniversary by launching a community-focused initiative to upgrade the starting blocks for the swimming pool at the Goderich facility.
Kate Smith
May 14, 2025


AMGH celebrates its everyday heroes
National Physicians’ Day (May 1) is an opportunity for a community to reflect on the dedicated doctors at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH).
Kate Smith
May 14, 2025


All that Sustains Us: A unique exhibit at the Goderich Co-Op Gallery
Using an unusual method, batik and watercolour on paper, Cambridge, Ontario artist Carol Walthers has made designs with wood blocks and string dipped in wax and stamped onto Asian mulberry paper.
Carol McDonnell
May 14, 2025


Public Health encourages preparedness for emergencies
Taking a few simple steps can help prepare facing a range of emergencies, and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages the public to have an emergency plan.
Kate Smith
May 14, 2025


Seaforth’s Commercial Hotel: The Handsomest Building the County
The Commercial Hotel, which stands on the east side of Seaforth’s Main Street, is one of the most imposing buildings in the area.
David Yates
May 14, 2025


Fear’s latest mystery novel inspired by Lake Huron
Ontario author Ivanka Fear sets her mystery novels in fictional locales based on places she loves, inspired by the natural beauty of Ontario.
Kate Smith
May 14, 2025


Rotaract Princess Project provides students opportunity to borrow dresses for special events
The Goderich Rotaract Club hosted a fashion show on April 10, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Princess Project.
Samantha Hamilton
May 14, 2025


Rotary Club supports local youth and business at Goderich Waterfront
As a long-standing service club in the Goderich community, the Rotary Club of Goderich is proud to partner with the Town of Goderich to help enhance and develop the beautiful waterfront.
Ezra Silverton
May 14, 2025


Goderich Ringette Volunteers: Every role matters
When you think of Goderich Ringette, you might picture the excitement on the ice – the fast plays, the cheering fans, and the friendships built through sport.
Megan Frayne
May 14, 2025


Lions roaring to help with Menesetung Bridge repairs
A generous donation of $15,000 made by the Lions Club was given to the Menesetung Bridge Association (MBA) to help inflate the funds for the bridge repair project.
Kate Smith
May 1, 2025


Maitland Trail Association celebrates generous bridge restoration gift
Cam Whiting, Monica Hill, Phil Paquette, John Smallwood. For half a century, the Maitland Trail Association (MTA) has been dedicated to...
Goderich Sun Staff
May 1, 2025


Trail Talk: Spring has decided to stay
Spring has finally arrived and seems to have decided to stay. Many wildflowers have now joined the early ones (Skunk Cabbage, Coltsfoot, Hepatica and violets).
Patrick Capper
Apr 30, 2025


Province introduces free trade legislation
With a commitment to domestic free trade, the Ontario government introduced the Protecting Ontario Through Free Trade Within Canada Act on April 16.
Kate Smith
Apr 30, 2025
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