Author: Owen Sound Sun Times
A spectacular failure: The “Salt Combines” of Huron
Peter McEwan and Sam Platt’s discovery of salt in the Maitland River flats in May 1866 ignited a salt boom in Southwestern Ontario. A lot of southern Ontario was on the Michigan salt bed that stretched from Kincardine to Windsor and over to central Michigan. It was an extraordinary find of an inexhaustible mineral vital […]
Trail Talk: Cycling along the G2G
A late-season trail ride to the Maitland River
Goderich resident faces weapons and drug charges
GODERICH – A Goderich resident faces drug and weapons charges after police recently seized more than $20,000 worth of illegal drugs, weapons, cash and offence-related property. According to Huron OPP, a search warrant was executed in Goderich on Thursday, Aug. 29, that reportedly resulted in the seizure of drugs, money and weapons. Police said they […]
Trail Talk: Invasive plants
I have really noticed a lot of invasive plants lately. Spotted knapweed is in bloom with that small purple flower in nearly every open area, and is the dominant plant in several places, for example in the Hullett Sugar Bush and the Falls Reserve. However I have often seen butterflies nectaring on the flower. Himalayan […]
Gateway CERH hosts White Paper Day and Donor Appreciation Event
GODERICH – Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) held its combined White Paper Day and Donor Appreciation Event on Aug. 16 at Comfort Inn and Suites in Goderich. The day served as a celebration of the achievements of Gateway CERH’s research assistants and was a way to thank sponsors who make their work […]
Local cadets launching recruiting campaign
GODERICH – Local air cadets have launched a recruiting campaign and are hosting three information nights in September. The 532 Maitland Squadron Goderich Air Cadets will host information and recruiting nights on three Wednesdays: Sept. 4, 11 and 18 from 7-8 p.m. at the Goderich District collegiate institute east gym/cafeteria. The Air Cadet program is […]
Impaired charges in Goderich
GODERICH – A Dublin resident faces charges after a traffic stop in Goderich. Just before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, Huron OPP were patrolling in Goderich when they stopped a vehicle on Mitchell Street. After speaking with the driver, police determined the individual had been drinking prior to driving. Police allege the driver then […]
Huron OPP lay attempted murder charge
HURON – A 21-year-old Stratford resident faces an attempted murder charge after police responded to a dispute in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. According to Huron OPP, officers responded June 25 at 11:30 p.m. to a dispute involving several individuals at a residence in ACW. Investigation revealed a victim was attacked with weapons prior to police arrival, OPP said. […]
Suspects charged in Goderich robbery
GODERICH – Three suspects have been charged after a recent robbery investigation in Goderich. According to Huron OPP, police received information Friday, Aug. 9 that a robbery had taken place in a wooded area near Parson’s Court between 5 and 7 p.m. One person was allegedly assaulted, while their belongings were stolen and damaged. Police […]
Trail Talk: A summer full of butterflies
Columnist Patrick Capper has seen 43 different species of butterfly in 2024