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VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 14
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MARCH 19, 2026
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200 Years: A look ahead to Goderich celebrating its bicentennial in 2027 KATHLEEN SMITH
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Known for its rich history as a strategic port town and founded in 1827, Goderich will soon celebrate its bicentennial in 2027. Now known for its beautiful beaches, historic buildings, dedicated parkland, distinctive downtown and charming atmosphere, this picturesque town is a perfect place to live and visit. As Goderich approaches the 200th anniversary of its founding, it’s important to look back to its early days and remember what it took to become Canada’s Prettiest Town. The Town of Goderich came into being as an indirect result of the War of 1812. During that war, the settlers in the vicinity of Lakes Ontario and Erie had suffered much loss, both from the soldiers billeted on them and from invaders. To recompense them, John Galt and a group of investors in England formed the Canada Company. The British government granted the company 1,100,000 acres of the land it had acquired from the Chippewa First Nation. CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
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The 75th Young Canada Week minor hockey tournament kicked off on Friday, March 13 with a ceremonial puck drop by Doug Norman, who played for the Goderich Township Apple Kings team in the very first Young Canada Week in 1950. Taking the face-off were Colton Ritchie and Aaron O’Sullivan. Also present were Mayor Trevor Bazinet, Lions member Richard Madge, Co-Chairs Mike Alcock and Brandon Corriveau and GMHI President Mackenzie Harp.
Young Canada Week commences in Goderich for the 75th anniversary tournament KATHLEEN SMITH
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An historic minor hockey tradition has returned to Goderich for its 75th anniversary tournament. A year ago, it was decided the 75th anniversary of Young Canada Week should have a proper celebration to acknowledge the rich history of the hockey tournament. Opening ceremonies took place on Friday, March 13 as local dignitaries, minor hockey representatives, Li-
ons Club members, volunteers, and Goderich Sailors members gathered to commemorate this milestone. According to Co-Chair Brandon Corriveau, Young Canada Week was created to celebrate youth, sport and community spirit. What started as a local celebration has grown into something much bigger – a tradition that connects generations of families, players, volunteers and fans. “My own experiences as both a player and a coach had led me into conversations with total strangers that CONTINUED TO PAGE 14