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Goderich Tornado Hit On This Day In 2011

Tuesday is the seventh anniversary of the F3 tornado that tore into Goderich from Lake Huron, leaving one person dead and 37 injured.

The twister hit on a Sunday at 3:53pm and moved from the harbour, up the lake bank and east-southeast through town.

In just two minutes, it left a 1.5 km wide path of destruction, causing $100-million in damage.

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West Grey Mayor Kevin Eccles. (Photo by Kirk Scott)

West Grey Mayor delegates Strong Mayor Powers to Council

In a move to strengthen local democracy, West Grey Mayor Kevin Eccles announced today that he will delegate the strong mayor powers recently granted to him by the province back to the municipality’s elected Council and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) wherever possible.

Ornge air ambulance (BlackburnNews.com file photo)

Workplace injury concerns Grey Bruce Labour Council

Just a day after Canadians observed the National Day of Mourning for workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job, a workplace injury in Mildmay, Ontario has reinforced the ongoing dangers faced by employees across the region.