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.
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.
