Good news in a campaign to bring more medical imaging to Goderich. Officials with the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation launched their Magnetic Moments campaign last week, looking to raise $6.5 million to purchase an MRI machine for the Goderich hospital. The AMGH Foundation says they have surpassed th...

Huron County wants your thoughts on homelessness and housing along Ontario's West Coast. A survey has been launched, asking your thoughts on what housing issues are the most pressing for the region, and what you feel the best solutions are. The survey is part of a 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan, which will also ...

Lease agreements have been approved by Huron County Council for county-owned housing properties, including for Gibbons Street units. Council gave the green light for the county to enter into lease agreements for 10 assisted-living units at the Gibbons Street development. The agreements for two units are with the Childr...

A murder charge has now been laid, in a homicide investigation in Port Franks. Lambton OPP were called to a disturbance at a residence on Northville Crescent November 29th, and located a deceased individual. The deceased was identified as 57 year old Kimberly Hack of Lambton Shores. 23 year old Justin Hack of Middlesex...

Huron County council is directing staff to draft a letter to the province to voice concerns about the consolidation of local conservation authorities. The motion was put forward in a report from Planning and Development Director Sandra Weber. The proposed consolidation, outlined in Bill 68 - the Plan to Protect Ontario...

Student math scores are up across most demographics in Huron and Perth counties. Results from the latest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) for Huron and Perth county schools show an increase in math scores for Grade 3, 6, 9 public school students, along with Grade 3 and 6 Catholic school students. The ...

Several Huron County organizations have been recognized for making accessibility a priority. The Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee has named the winners of this year's Accessibility Awards, which include: Huronview & Huronlea Homes for the Aged Municipality of Huron East Ausable Bayfield Conservation Fo...

One suspect was stopped twice in one night by police in Huron County. OPP say they were called to Main Street South in Exeter, after reports someone damaged a glass door. A 29 year old of no fixed address was charged with two counts of mischief under five thousand dollars. Several hours later, officers say they respond...

High school students in Goderich will be visiting surrounding communities for their annual food drive. Dozens of students from Goderich District Collegiate Institute will be visiting homes Wednesday to collect non-perishable food items. Students will be attending homes in Goderich, Benmiller, Bluewater Beach, the VLA, ...

A snow squall warning is in effect for the region today. Environment Canada is warning that 5-10 cm of snow is expected to fall, which could make any type of travel difficult. The snow will ease to scattered flurries this afternoon. Lake effect flurries are expected to develop tonight with the potential for snow squall...

The Alexandra Marine & General Hospital is looking to bring in some new imaging technology. Officials with the AMGH foundation will be launching their Magnetic Moments campaign Monday, looking to raise $6.5 million to purchase an MRI machine for the Goderich hospital. Throughout the month of November, shoppers at C...

A traffic stop in Goderich led police to conduct a drug raid in North Huron. OPP say a vehicle was stopped in Goderich's north end November 12th, where a search turned up suspected fentanyl and cocaine. After investigating, police say a search warrant was executed at a home along Currie Line in North Huron, where more ...

Getting road reports in Huron County will be easier this winter. The County of Huron has launched a "Winter Driving Information" website, where conditions of county and provincial highways will be updated during winter months. Along with local road reports, links are also provided for school bus cancellations...

OPP have laid charges in a sexual assault investigation that began in the summer. Police say their investigation into sexual assault allegations began in July of 2025, and identified victims dating back to 2022. Officers have now charged a 30 year old Huron County man with: Sexual assault (three counts) Sexual exploita...

Three paramedics from Huron County have been recognized for their decades of dedicated service. Fourty-nine Ontario paramedics were recently awarded Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars for providing exemplary emergency medical services for 30, 40 and 50 years. Each Bar to the Exempl...

Police are investigating damage to the Wingham Trail Walking Bridge. Huron OPP say they were contacted about damage to the bridge west of Josephine Street, which included sections of railing that were broken and cut. According to police, the bridge is now unsafe for the public, and is closed until repairs can be made. ...

Body-worn cameras have now come to Huron County's police force. The Huron County detachment of the OPP is the latest to implement body-worn cameras for trained uniformed officers. The cameras are worn on the front of the officer's vest and are clearly visible to anyone an officer may be interacting with. They will disp...

You can support a Huron County theatre, while also supporting homeless initiatives along Ontario's West Coast. The Blyth Festival Theatre will donate $5 from ticket sales for "A Huron County Christmas Carol" during their December 3rd preview. That money will benefit the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC)...

Goderich is welcoming two new physicians to Canada's Prettiest Town. Dr. Matthew Gray and Dr. Grant Dawson have joined the health teams at the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, and the Maitland Valley Medical Centre. Both will join MVMC as family physicians and will also provide inpatient care at AMGH. Dr. Dawso...

Goderich council is considering adding a time for residents to make comments on agenda items at upcoming council meetings. CAO Janice Hallahan presented a Communications Plan Implementation Strategy, with the option to allow for public comments on agenda items at the beginning of council meetings. Previously, there was...

One charge has been laid, nearly three months after a fatal collision in Seaforth. Huron OPP say a pedestrian was struck along Main Street on August 22nd, sustaining life threatening injuries before being pronounced dead at a local hospital. The deceased was a 77 year old Huron East resident. Police announced they have...

The living wage for Huron-Perth is now 39 per cent higher than the province's minimum wage. The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) and the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) announced the baseline wage to make ends meet in the two counties is now $24.60 an hour, up from $23.05 last year. That is $7.00 an hour higher than On...

Officers with the Lambton County OPP are now equipped with Body Worn Cameras (BWC). Police say the move is meant to increase accountability and transparency, and ultimately support the safety of both the public and officers in the communities they serve. The implentation of body worn cameras follows Lambton OPP's rollo...

Huron County council received an update regarding the Forest Conservation By-Law. Forest Conservation Officer Dave Pullen shared the information during Wednesday's council meeting. Three cases from 2023 involving land clearing have been resolved with convictions and substantial fines. The first incident happened in Cen...

Police are looking for tips involving a sexual assault case in Goderich. OPP say they received reports of a sexual assault that took place November 2nd on MacEwan Street just south of Suncoast Drive East. The suspect is described as: Caucasian male Approximately 60 years-of-age Clean shaven 5'4" in height Medium b...