Category: Goderich Signal Star
Duo arrested and charged after alleged theft in Goderich
GODERICH – Two London residents face several charges after an alleged theft at a Goderich retail store on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Huron OPP say they were contacted just before 8 p.m. by a Goderich retail store staffer, who reported that a theft had occurred. The staffer was then able to provide descriptions of the two […]
Trail Talk: Looking back at 2024
Columnist Patrick Capper completed more than 560 hikes on 60 different trails last year
Driver charged after stolen truck recovered
GODERICH A 19-year-old from Mississauga has been charged with theft with a value more than $5,000 and flight from a peace officer after an alleged truck theft Saturday, Jan. 4, in Goderich. The Huron OPP said officers were contacted at 6:20 a.m. by a vehicle owner who reported their 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup truck had […]
Goderich closes Memorial Arena amid safety and accessibility concerns
GODERICH – Citing “significant safety and accessibility concerns,” Goderich has closed Memorial Arena until further notice. Councillors passed a motion to close the arena at a special meeting Friday, Jan. 3, during which they met in closed session for an hour and 25 minutes. The motion cited “aging infrastructure, lack of long-term investment and financial […]
Rollover collision into hydro pole leads to charges
ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH – A 16-year-old driver from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged after a rollover collision on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Huron OPP said officers received a report of a rollover collision into a hydro pole on Lanesville Line in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh just after 4:40 a.m. After speaking with the driver, officers alleged the driver’s ability to operate […]
New crosswalk overhead lights installed in Goderich
GODERICH – Huron County OPP are reminding motorists and pedestrians using crosswalks to pay attention and be safe. Goderich residents have likely seen the new overhead lighting system on Bayfield Road at the intersection of Bennett Street East. “This busy pedestrian crossing has been at this location for a long time due to the high […]
Trail Talk: Spending the holidays on the trails
Huron County hiking aficionados take to the trails on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day
Goderich RPN retires after 45 years
GODERICH – Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) is paying tribute to Wilma Duckworth, a recently retired registered practical nurse who served the community for 45 years. “Wilma’s journey with AMGH began in 1979, and her story is intricately woven into the very fabric of our hospital and community,” hospital officials said in a press […]
Hospital’s food drive helps fight hunger
GODERICH – As the temperature dropped and snow began to fall, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) focused on community support with a special holiday food drive to assist the Goderich St. Vincent de Paul food bank. Recognizing the rising costs of necessities, staff at AMGH came together to donate essential items such as paper […]
Libro Credit Union awards $20,000 grant to Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health
HURON – Libro Credit Union recently presented a $20,000 grant to Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) in support of the SHARP Simulation Lab. The presentation took place Monday, Nov. 25, with Gateway describing it as “a significant milestone in advancing health-care training in rural communities.” The Skilled Healthcare Attraction and Retention (SHARP) […]