Tag: Goderich
Local municipal election candidates finalized
The Aug. 21 deadline for municipal election nominations has come and gone, leaving much to be decided at the polls on Oct. 26. Here is a list of local candidates for the upcoming municipal elections. Town of Goderich The mayoral race in Goderich will come down to two candidates, incumbent Mayor Trevor Bazinet, and challenger […]
Gateway CERH hosting webinar on housing and homelessness
GODERICH – An upcoming webinar hosted by Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) will examine the issue of housing and homelessness in the area. Taking place via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from noon until 1 p.m., the webinar is titled Housing and Homelessness in Huron County: Plans and Progress. A press […]
Gateway CERH celebrates summer students at White Paper Day
GODERICH – The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) gathered the community recently to celebrate its student research assistants. Gateway CERH hosted the White Paper Day and Donor Appreciation event on Aug. 14 at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Goderich. The event saw eight summer students present their work and accomplishments to […]
Cove Road crossings, backyard hen bylaw among new council developments
GODERICH – Multiple crucial decisions were made at Goderich’s lengthy Aug. 10 council meeting. The meeting began with a proposal on a bylaw amendment that would permit backyard hens in residential zones, aligning with the town’s recently updated animal control bylaw. Following a brief presentation, Mayor Trevor Bazinet spoke on the importance of communication about […]
‘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 […]