Town News

The Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents to understand local regulations before operating electric scooters (e-scooters) and similar motorized devices.

Mayor Bazinet, Deputy Mayor Noel, Councillor Caroll and CAO Hallahan met with the Honourable Zee Hamid, Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform, on Monday, August 17 at the 2026 AMO Conference to discuss the financial burden of Court Security and Prisoner Transportation services.

Mayor Bazinet, Deputy Mayor Noel, Councillor Carroll and CAO Hallahan met with Amarjot Sandhu, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure, on Tuesday, August 18 at the AMO Conference to discuss Goderich’s infrastructure deficit and the need for sustainable funding.

Burn Status Update - July 15, 2026

• There is currently no fire ban in effect. However, we will continue to monitor and update accordingly
• Due to current conditions, open-air (agricultural) burns are strongly discouraged
• Be extra mindful. Please use safe fire practices and never leave fires unattended

Air Quality is being impacted by wildfires and smoke across the region combined with extra dry conditions. Let's all do our part to keep our community safe.