Category Archives: Goderich News
Bruce Power & BWXT Announce More Jobs In Unit 3 Extension
Bruce Power and nuclear component supplier BWXT are working together on several projects they say will boost economic recovery. The companies made the announcement Wednesday (Sept 9th) which includes ...
Sep 10, 2020
School Bus Driver Shortage In Huron-Perth
Bus drivers are needed to service schools in Huron and Perth counties. In a news release from Huron Perth Student Transportation Services (HPSTS), 40 school bus drivers are needed for the beginning of...
Sep 10, 2020 ThoseGuys119 / CC
Howick Man Arrested, After Gunshots Fired Into Wroxeter Home
Three firearms-related charges have been laid, following a weekend incident in Wroxeter. OPP say a homeowner reported nearby gunshots Saturday, and finding damage from a bullet inside his home. Accord...
Sep 09, 2020 OPP cruiser.
Infant Killed In West Perth Farm Accident
OPP are investigating a farm accident in West Perth, resulting in the death of an infant. First responders were called to a rural residence on Line 32 Monday, and investigators determined an infant wa...
Sep 08, 2020
MPP Expects Renewed Business Interest In Huron-Bruce, Following COVID-19
The Progressive Conservative MPP for Huron-Bruce believes there will be renewed business interest in the riding, as the economy recovers from COVID-19. In an interview with Country 104.9 News, Lisa Th...
Sep 08, 2020 Markus Reinhardt / CC
Unemployment In Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Region Rises To 8.7% In August
The regional unemployment rate in the area that includes Grey and Bruce counties rose slightly in August. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board says the jobless rate for the Stratford-Bruce Pen...
Sep 05, 2020 Lydur Skulason / CC
Man Who Died Trying To Help Teens In Kincardine Identified
South Bruce OPP have released the name of the man who died after he jumped into the water to help two teens at Kincardine's main beach yesterday. Police say at 8 Thursday night, they received a report...
Sep 04, 2020 Ontario Provincial Police logo.
Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
Huron Peth Public Health says a bat captured in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has tested positive for the rabies virus. This is the first bat to test positive within the region this year. A bat tested po...
Aug 31, 2020 Amy Spreitzer Windsor / CC
Huron Perth Public Health Warns Of Toxic Algae
Huron Perth Public Health says a bloom of potential toxic blue-green algae has been found in its coverage area. Health official say the algae bloom was detected in the Wildwood Reservoir at Wildwood C...
Aug 28, 2020 Michael Button / CC
Avon Maitland DSB To Receive Additional $2.1M To Prepare For Safe Start To Class
The Avon Maitland District School Board will be receiving over $2.1 million in additional funding, to ensure a safer return to class. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $2 billion in funding to p...
Aug 28, 2020 Logo: Avon Maitland District School Board