Huron County OPP is advising the public that it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to deposit snow or ice onto the roadway.
David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session
PAISLEY - With snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.
Music Hall Apartments achieves 75 per cent of fundraising goal
LISTOWEL - With $529,031 already raised during the capital campaign, United Housing is looking to achieve their goal of $705,000 for the Music Hall Apartments project in downtown Listowel.
Charges laid in telecommunication wire thefts
GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce OPP have charged two people in connection with telecommunication wire thefts that have affected several OPP detachment areas across southwestern Ontario.
Walkerton Legion a busy place as organization celebrates 100th
WALKERTON - Happy hundredth birthday to the Legion organization!
The Stratford furniture show
Stratford was once well-known as one of Canada’s key furniture manufacturing cities. At its peak, the city was reported to be responsible for one-sixth of Canada’s total furniture output.
“Their long-standing bond and enthusiasm for supporting hospice care continue to make a meaningful impact in our community”
The “Chicklettes” coffee club recently presented a $2,000 donation to Saugeen Hospice. What began over 50 years ago as two friends walking and grabbing coffee has grown into a vibrant community staple.
Hospital announces accreditation
HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) recently announced it has once again been awarded Accreditation with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada — marking the fourth consecutive accreditation cycle in which the hospital has achieved this highest possible designation.
Hospice volunteer Rita Grubb accepts $960 check from Batte.
Over the 2025 holiday season, Wayne Batte once again demonstrated his generosity by hosting a Meat Draw and donating a cheque for $960 in support of the build of Saugeen Hospice.
Toys of yesterday: Eaton Beauty dolls
Dolls are as old as recorded history and were being made in Egypt 3,000 years ago.
Community support drives X-ray suite replacement campaign forward
WALKERTON - Thanks to the “incredible generosity of the community,” the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation reports continued momentum in its campaign to replace the Walkerton Hospital X-ray suite, moving steadily toward its $1.4 million goal.
Mildmay Carrick Public School poster contest award winners
Recently, students from Mildmay-Carrick Public School were awarded for their efforts in the annual Remembrance Day poster contest
Regional unemployment rate reached 4% in December
WALKERTON - Employment in the Region increased by 2,600 (1.5%) in December, with gains in part-time employment (7.8%; 2,700) partially offset by losses in full-time employment (0.1%; 100).
United Way report tells local stories of the housing crisis
In a new report, UWPH’s Social Research and Planning Council (SRPC) shares the voices of Perth-Huron residents affected by rising housing costs, with quotes drawn from a survey conducted in 2024.
Saugeen Hospice board votes to proceed with construction
WALKERTON - The Board of Directors of Saugeen Hospice Inc. has voted to move forward with construction of the new hospice, marking a major milestone in our community’s vision for compassionate end-of-life care, closer to home.
