Exeter Examiner

07/23/2026

A local pitch to residents through social media turned into a heartwarming experience as community members showed up in droves in support of northern Ontario forest fire victims on July 19. Donors were invited to bring goods including hygiene products, clothing, non-perishable food, books and more to the Dashwood fire hall to be sent north. South Huron fire chief Jeremy Becker said the response from the community went beyond expectations, filling more than four trailers with donations that would be brought by Hensall’s Rowcliffe Trucking to a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers yard in Thunder Bay. Becker said the generous spirit stretched well beyond the local area, with some donors travelling from places throughout southern Ontario to contribute.

07/09/2026

Hi everyone! We are starting the show at 6:30 on the beach tonight. Please spread the word!

06/21/2026

Join us for a fun-filled Family Canada Day Celebration at MacNaughton Park on Wednesday, July 1st from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍MacNaughton Park, Exeter
🕙10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

🎯 Scavenger Hunt (10:00 a.m.)
🚒 Touch a Fire Truck (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
🚲 Kids Bike Parade (11:00 a.m.)
🎉 Family Games & Activities (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
🍕🍭 Food & Cotton Candy for purchase (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
🏊 Free Swim at the Exeter & District Pool (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Bring your family, wear your red and white, and celebrate Canada Day with us!

A special thank you to Hay Communications, Experience Exeter BIA and the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario for generously sponsoring the Canada Day Celebration.

For full details visit,
https://events.southhuron.ca/default/Detail/2026-07-01-1000-Family-Canada-Day-Celebration2

06/05/2026

West Coast Active Living has a packed slate for its Wellness and Active Living Fair on June 10.

What better way to end the week than to announce the Schedule for the Wellness and Active Living Fair on Wednesday, June 10. There is something for Everyone interested in staying healthy, to saving a life with a demonstration on how to use the External Defibrillators, or how to prevent fraud. Get your tickets today at 519-630-2891 - $5 includes lunch. There are tables ongoing for the day, on how to make better use of cell phones and tablets, to Municipality of South Huron check the voters list, etc.

06/04/2026

After more than 80 years in Dashwood, the Hoffmans are passing the torch to Haskett Funeral Homes.

06/02/2026

The Exeter Examiner was at the annual Walk for Alzheimer's in Exeter this past weekend, which supports the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth and the work it does to better the lives of those living with dementia. The Exeter walk was one of seven in the region, which together raised over $125,000.

05/22/2026

In Grand Bend, firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze at the local Rona.

05/19/2026

05/05/2026

Do you know a senior who deserves a moment in the spotlight?

In every issue of the Exeter Examiner, we highlight a local senior through our Senior of the Week section.

This isn't just for avid volunteers or community leaders. We want to celebrate ALL seniors. Whether it's your neighbour, your parent, your grandparent, your friend or anyone who would love to see themselves in the pages of their local paper, we at the Examiner want to make their day.

To nominate someone (or yourself) simply send a photo and a few sentences about them to [email protected] or message us directly on Facebook.

04/05/2026

We've had a lot of questions asking where our readers can pick up copies of the Exeter Examiner.

Here's a map of locations in the community where you'll find the paper.

An updated list of locations is also available on our website (which we can't link on Facebook due to the platform's news ban) if you'd prefer that format.

Exeter Examiner Pick Up Locations