Tag: Goderich
‘I like it here, I am free’: Encampment set up in Port Elgin parkette
John Lowry is confident that it is only a matter of time before he gets an apartment of his own and heads back to work. The 61-year-old made his way to Bruce County almost exactly three years ago after he walked away from an unhappy marriage in Bradford. He left with just his tools, motorcycle […]
Youth who murdered 11-year-old girl could be sentenced in October
The judge has pledged to give the case priority, with a psychiatric assessment still to be completed before sentencing.
Don Johnston Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament celebrates 20 years
GODERICH – The 20th Annual Don Johnston Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament offered a weekend of baseball competition, a chance to celebrate minor sports, and an opportunity to raise money for local young athletes. The tournament, a fundraiser for Goderich Minor Hockey, was held July 30 to Aug. 2 at Bannister Park and the John O’Keefe Memorial Diamond with 30 teams in men’s and ladies’ divisions. Mayor Trevor Bazinet, who has organized […]
Coastal Conservation Youth help cleanup Lake Huron shoreline
GODERICH – The Coastal Conservation Youth Corp (CCYC) program returned to Goderich for the fifth time recently, continuing education and stewardship work along the shoreline. From July 28- 30, 10 high school aged volunteers from Goderich and the surrounding area participated in beach cleanups, restoration work and invasive species removal while learning about plastic pollution, shoreline ecology and coastal processes. The first day of […]
United We Ride fundraiser planned for Huron County in September
HURON – A new event organized by the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) will not only raise much-needed funds but will also allow motorcyclists the chance to see the beauty of Huron County. UWPH is hosting a United We Ride motorcycle charity ride on Saturday, Sept. 19, a day-long event that will start in Wingham and culminate with a celebration at […]