Category: Goderich Signal Star
Huron Historic Gaol marks 50 years as National Historic Site
GODERICH – Saved from the wrecking ball in the early 1970s, the Huron Historic Gaol is celebrating 50 years as a National Historic Site. The unique octagonal building operated as a jail from its opening with its first prisoner in 1841 until its closure in 1972, when it was scheduled to be demolished. Senior curator […]
Go Behind the Bars this summer at Huron Historic Gaol
HURON – History comes alive this summer at the Huron Historic Gaol with the return of Behind the Bars, an immersive evening tour experience that gives visitors a unique glimpse into life behind gaol walls between 1841 and 1921. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout July and August, starting July […]
Trail Talk: Interesting discoveries along the way
I am always on the lookout for butterflies, so I notice a lot of moths and other insects. Two of the more interesting insects were an arotes amoenus parasitoid wasp and a black saddlebag dragonfly. The wasp has two very long antennae and four long white legs. There was no information about it other than […]
Feasibility and business plan study launches for The Livery
GODERICH – A feasibility and business plan study has launched for the historic Livery, home of the Goderich Little Theatre. A press release from the theatre says the study will explore the potential to transform the space into a more functional, safe, accessible, inclusive and sustainable community artistic hub. The Town of Goderich and Goderich […]
Pita Pit Goderich serves up support for AMGH Foundation
GODERICH – The month of June was a generous one, as Pita Pit Goderich partnered with the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation from May 12 to June 15, donating $1 from every pita and bowl sold to support local health care. Manager Khushbu Patel and owner Mayank Gor recently marked one year since moving […]