Author: Goderich Signal Star
Huron County Museum welcomes The Witness Blanket
HURON – The Huron County Museum said it is honoured to host The Witness Blanket, a travelling exhibit from the Canadian Museum of Human Rights that honours the children, survivors and families affected by the residential school era, and encourages ongoing reconciliation. The exhibit opens July 20 and features a full-scale replica of the original Witness Blanket created […]
Province announces funding for hospital upgrades
HURON – The province announced funding July 9 of $11.5 million to complete upgrades and repairs for hospitals in Huron, Bruce, Grey and Perth counties. A press release from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson said the funding is part of the province’s investment of $266 million through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund to support infrastructure upgrades, maintenance and repairs at 126 hospitals across the province. […]
Golf tournament smashes fundraising goal to raise $30,000 for MRI campaign
GODERICH – A recent golf tournament organized as a fundraiser for the Magnetic Moments campaign at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich far exceeded its original goal, raising $30,000. The fundraiser, dubbed the Ta Ta’s and Testicles Golf Tournament, was held June 6 at the Sunset Golf Club to help raise money for a new […]
Huron County Museum marks 75th anniversary
GODERICH – The Huron County Museum marked an important milestone on Saturday, July 4, celebrating its 75th anniversary. The day featured free admission and activities including a mask making workshop with Trash Theatre, a digital scavenger hunt, a doodle booth, an outdoor train display featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy as well as special anniversary cupcakes. The […]
Magnetic Moments halfway to MRI fundraising goal
GODERICH – Staff and volunteers at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital gathered recently to celebrate reaching the halfway milestone of the $6.5-million fundraising goal to bring an MRI machine to Huron County. Fundraising for the Magnetic Moments campaign sits at $3,507.539, fewer than seven months into the campaign. Service clubs, municipalities, individuals and corporate donors have stepped up to […]