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.
Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers ‘Pleasure Avenue’
Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.
Search warrant yields imitation firearms, illegal drugs; several snowmobile drivers charged with offences
One person has been charged with multiple offences following the execution of a residential search warrant in the Municipality of West Perth.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance accredited with exemplary standing
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has been awarded “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing” by Accreditation Canada, following an on-site survey conducted in November 2025.
What has brought you joy?
Whenever we get together we share food and have a great conversation about life. As well, we bring a question we want to talk about to see how we are all doing, celebrating the wins and talking about the challenges we are all facing.
David Carson continues to bring beef auction sales to Milverton
The name David Carson is well-known to farmers involved in livestock in Perth County and surrounding areas for decades.
Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners
Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw
SVCA’s Wolf Moon Candlelit Night Hike draws 300 visitors to Sulphur Spring another hike scheduled Jan. 31
SULPHUR SPRING - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) welcomed approximately 300 community members to a Candlelit Night Hike under the Wolf Moon on Friday, Jan. 2, at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area.
Ditner Family donates to Buy-A-Bone campaign
The Ditner Family presented X-ray committee member Cathy Spitzig (top right) with a $5,000 donation in memory of their parents, Don and Ruth Ditner, for the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.
Music festival registration deadline Feb. 1
WALKERTON - Work has begun for the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music festival set to take place April 13 to 21.
2026 Walkerton card season begins
WALKERTON - The 2026 card season began on Wednesday, Jan. 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library with euchre.
Crokinole season kicks off in Teeswater
TEESWATER - The 2026 crokinole season began on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the Teeswater Town Hall.
New Year’s baby
The first local baby of 2026, Maddox Larabee, was born to parents Kelsey and Aaron Larabee of Walkerton at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Walkerton Hospital, on Jan. 1 at 3:12 a.m., weighing six pounds.
Single-vehicle crash claims life of driver
WEST GREY - West Grey Police Service is investigating a single vehicle collision that took place in the area of Sideroad 5 between Concessions 4 NDR and 6 NDR on Jan. 8, at approximately 5 p.m.
