The living wage in Huron and Perth counties has risen to $23.05 an hour. The wage was calculated by the United Way of Perth-Huron, by gathering expenses for three types of households: Two adults supporting two small children A single parent A single adult The $23.05 hourly living wage for 2024 is up from $22.75 last ye...

Goderich's hospital is using the element of time to show solidarity in finding a cure for diabetes. The Alexandra Marine & General Hospital is recognizing Diabetes Awareness Month this November, with the creation of a time capsule. Staff, patients, and visitors were asked to contribute items, messages, and mementos...

A five year dispute over unauthorized shoreline work in Grand Bend has ended with fines against the landowners. It was in 2019 neighbours to a property in the Beach O' Pines area complained about construction along a shoreline wall. Investigation revealed the property owners hired a contractor to excavate the beach and...

If you have thought about helping protect Huron County's drinking water, an opportunity is opening. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is looking to fill a vacancy in their water Source Protection Committee (SPC). The SPC develops plans to keep chemicals, bacteria, pathogens, and other pollution out of the are...

A month of Santa Claus parades kick off this weekend, around Huron County. The festivities kick off Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Bayfield, for the town's annual parade down Main Street. The Goderich Santa Claus Parade runs Saturday evening, beginning at 7:15 p.m. The parade will begin at the corner of West Street and Well...

The Alexandra Marine & General Hospital is celebrating a century of operation in Goderich. The AMGH was incorporated in 1924, and named after the wife of King Edward VII, Alexandra Caroline Mary Charlotte Louse Julie Oldenburg. Since its inception, the AMGH has introduced an obstetrics unit, dialysis, palliative ca...

A writing workshop from Huron County is expanding. The second annual Huron County Author Talk has expanded to two days of workshopping for aspiring writers along Ontario's West Coast. The Author Talk runs Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th, featuring local author panel discussions, a book fair, and write...

A low water advisory has been issued for parts of Huron County. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority issued the Level 1 Low Water Advisory for the entire Ausable Bayfield watershed. Officials say the notice was issued, following three successive months of dry weather which resulted in decreased groundwater level...

The Huron County Museum and Cultural Committee has big plans for 2025. County Council accepted a report from Director Beth Rumble, who says that next year will be full of art classes, exhibits and events featuring artists from underrepresented parts of the community, and a celebration for the 50th anniversary of the co...

Huron County Council has approved the work for a new walk-in refrigerator for Huronlea Home for the Aged. Huronlea had been looking for project bids to replace the current 31-year-old walk-in fridge/freezer, and has accepted a bid for $71,550. The average life expectancy for a walk-in unit is about 15-20 years, so the ...

Police are looking for witnesses to an assault in Goderich. Huron OPP say an assault took place October 28th, in the area of Blake Street East and Gibbons Street between 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. If anyone observed an interaction between a young teen and a child in this area, police would like to hear from you. If you ha...

Youth looking to bring the community together can get some funding from Huron County. Officials are accepting applications for the Supporting Local Youth (SLY) program, which offers grants up to $1 thousand for youth-led initiatives and activities in Huron County. Eligible projects are youth-led and provide opportuniti...

A study in underway to examine the experiences of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Huron and Perth counties. The study is a partnership between the United Way of Perth-Huron and the University of Guelph. The ten minute survey is meant for individuals 12 and over, who are part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, or who are working or v...

Over $14 million in infrastructure funding has been announced for municipalities around Huron County. The funding is part of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund to expand more homes, highways, hospitals, transit and high-speed internet across the province. Municipalities in Huron County will receive the following...

OPP have some safety tricks, to keep Halloween safe and spooky. Police recommend: Trick-or-treaters should always walk on a sidewalk if one is available and use crosswalks to cross the street. Parents are encouraged to dress their trick-or-treaters in bright colours to make them more visible to drivers. Ensure children...

A year-round program to tackle homelessness in Huron County will soon replace its temporary counterpart. County officials say the Bridge Housing and Stability Program will replace the previous Out of the Cold program, which was a winter-only initiative. The Bridge Housing and Stability program will be executed in colla...

A big expansion is coming to Huron County libraries. In an e-mail to users, library officials say the current Interlibrary Loan Platform will be temporarily suspended until November 12th, where a new system will replace it. The updated services, the library says, gives all library card holders access to the collections...

A fundraiser in Clinton is looking to bring sledge hockey to the Central Huron town. The Central Huron YMCA will be the host of a match Saturday between the London Blizzard and the Windsor Ice Bullets. Money raised during the sledge hockey match will go toward purchasing sledge hockey equipment for the Central Huron Co...

OPP are searching for a missing 14 year old, last seen in Goderich. Police describe Emma as: 5"3 Slim build Long brown hair Hazel eyes Riding a green bicycle Carrying a large backpack Emma was last seen in Goderich, according to OPP, and anyone with informaiton is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122.

Goderich Council passed a resolution denouncing recent Neo-Nazi activity in the community. A notice of motion was put forward during Monday's council meeting, and was accepted as amended based on a suggestion from Deputy Mayor Leah Noel. During discussions, Noel said, "I think that it's important to stay true to t...

Goderich Town Council has chosen to direct staff to give a contribution from the municipality to help with concrete repairs of the Menesetung Bridge. During discussion, members of council came up with ideas for how much money would be contributed, or how that money would be dispersed. The original request from the Mene...

Huron County Council received a report regarding the five-year plan for child care in the region. The need for a plan is required by the Ministry of Education. County staff then got to work getting information from feedback sessions with community stakeholders, parents, and child care providers. The plan identifies six...

Huron County staff is going to be looking into how best alleviate safety issues at Mayne Corners. In a report presented to council, it was shared that despite the implementation of red lights and traffic signs, there are still issues with the intersection at Mayne Corners, which is on the border of Huron and Perth Coun...

The County of Huron has agreed to allocate $10,000 per year as a part of the Salvation Army Suncoast Citadel agreement. The money is being given through the Homelessness Prevention Program. As a part of the program, the county has provided funding to community partners that work to prevent, address, and reduce homeless...

Following excitement for its inaugural season, the Huron Perth Flag Football league is expected to grow. The first season of the area's flag football league is underway for players 6 to 16 years of age, and organizer David Levinson says the community was ready for it. "We wound up getting 91 or 92 kids for the fir...