Author: Owen Sound Sun Times
Study looks at housing barriers faced by newcomers in Huron-Perth
GODERICH – Newcomers to Huron and Perth counties encounter multiple barriers when it comes to finding housing. Mark Nonkes, manager of Huron County’s local immigration partnership, presented at Goderich council’s Aug. 11 meeting the results of a recent research study that looked at newcomer experiences in both counties. Consisting of multiple partners, the study, dubbed […]
Trail Talk: Butterflies, blazing heat and new Maitland Trail extension
From knapweed to purple coneflower, a surprising range of plants is keeping local butterflies well-fed along the Maitland Trail.
The ‘fast and dicey’ Green Acres Racing Circuit
In the summer of 1958, thrilling, high-octane formula car racing at death-defying speeds came to Huron County when the first races were held at the Green Acres Racing Circuit. Located 16 kilometres north of Goderich on the former RAF Air Navigation School’s triangular shaped runway, the Green Acres race track drew thousands of spectators who […]
Trail Talk: Butterflies, moths and caterpillars
HURON – On Tuesday, August 5, I joined 21 other Trompers at the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area trails. Along the trail there is the best group of wildflowers I have ever seen, which is where I took a photo of the group. At 9:15 a.m. there was a hummingbird clearwing but only one butterfly in […]
Cause of apartment fire undetermined, but not suspicious
GODERICH – The cause of a late-night Aug. 1 fire at a Goderich apartment building will likely remain undetermined, according to the town’s fire chief. Jeff Wormington confirmed to the Signal-Star on Aug. 7 that the 18-unit, three-storey building is likely a complete loss, but the fire is not considered suspicious. The Office of the […]