Category Archives: Goderich News
Province Announces Funding For Huron County Hospitals For Repairs, Maintenance
Funding is coming to hospitals in Huron and Bruce counties, for upgrades, repairs, and maintenance. The money is part of the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund. Hospitals receiving money include: Sout...
Sep 17, 2020 Photo: Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich
OPP Contacted By Man Who Jumped From Bayfield River Bridge
OPP are searching for a man who reportedly jumped off the Bayfield River Bridge. Police say they were called to the Bluewater town Wednesday afternoon, after a man climbed the bridge's construction sc...
Sep 17, 2020
Police Close Hwy 8 In Clinton Due To Slow-Moving Transport Truck
A transport truck driver is in hospital, following an slower-than-usual chase in Clinton. Highway 8 was closed through Clinton early Wednesday, after police received reports of a slow-moving commercia...
Sep 16, 2020
Wingham Youth Minister Charged With Sexual Assault, Exploitation
A Wingham youth minister is facing numerous sexual assault charges. Huron County OPP say the charges stem from incidents earlier this year against a teen-aged victim. According to police, the accused ...
Sep 16, 2020
Kincardine COVID-19 Centre Seeing 'Overwhelming' Volumes
Officials at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Kincardine say they experienced an overwhelming volume of people requesting tests Monday. They say they're expecting an overwhelming volume again today (...
Sep 15, 2020 Kincardine Test Site. Photo By Claire McCormack
Mayor Says Patio Dining, Beach Management Helped Goderich's Economy During COVID-19
Despite COVID-19 limiting indoor dining and group gatherings, Goderich Mayor John Grace says some measures from Town Hall helped in mitigating damage to the local economy. Grace says the first was the...
Sep 15, 2020 Goderich beach front boardwalk (Credit: Fadi Didi)
Equipment Stolen From Farm Research Project, Near Clinton
Equipment has been stolen from a farm research project, south of Clinton. Officials with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority say the theft took place at the Huronview Demonstration Farm. "This...
Sep 14, 2020
OPP Warn Drivers To Slow Down, As Kids Begin Return To Class
OPP are reminding you to adjust your driving habits, as kids head back to the classroom. Constable Jamie Stanley says fines increased in 2018 for driving through a school crossing when the attending g...
Sep 14, 2020 John Tornow / CC
Counterfeit Money Used In Exeter Linked To Two Huron County Residents
Two Huron County residents have been charged, following an investigation involving counterfeit money. Huron OPP say they received reports of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated at various business...
Sep 11, 2020 Nathan Forget / CC
OPP Searching For Missing Goderich Man
OPP are seeking help from the public in finding a missing Goderich man. A missing person investigation into 34 year old Perry Bakker began at the end of August, and police have now learned Bakker has ...
Sep 11, 2020