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Goderich's heritage committee secretary Barb Mackenzie was recognized for her work post-tornado, helping property owners in the rebuild. She is flanked by, at left, Mayor Deb Shewfelt, and, at right, Coun. Kevin Morrison, who is chair of the committee.
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February 23, 2013, No comments

The tornado that ripped through Goderich and area in August 2011 was turned into an opportunity for the town to rebuild some of its heritage architecture, Bob Davis, who is on the town’s heritage committee, said before handing out certificates to recognize efforts to conserve or enhance Goderich heritage in 2012.

Many were displaced from homes and jobs by the tornado that struck Goderich Aug. 21. File photo.

Change rules for tenants, farmers, disaster relief committee tells province

February 21, 2013, No comments

The disaster relief committee set up in the aftermath of a tornado that ripped through Goderich and area on Aug. 21, 2011 is telling the provincial go ...

This photo was taken by Cathy Cove sometime around 6 p.m. the day after the tornado, Aug. 22, 2011.

UPDATE: Town-wide emergency siren among recommendations in Laberge inquest

February 13, 2013, 2 Comments

The five-member jury in a coroner’s inquest into the death of Sifto’s salt mine worker Normand Laberge during a tornado that ripped through Goderi ...