There are a lot of reasons why people hesitate to call the police to report a crime, but they mostly fit into two categories – fear of somebody finding out who made the call, and not wanting to get involved.
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BMO points to low usage and accessibility during information session on branch closures
MILDMAY - Bank of Montreal (BMO) Regional Vice President Cheri Knott addressed residents during an information session in Mildmay on Jan. 15, following the bank’s decision to close branches in Mildmay and Walkerton, relocating services to a new Hanover facility.
Listowel home to largest, most advanced egg grading facility in Canada
The Listowel facility of Gray Ridge Eggs is now the largest and most advanced egg grading facility in all of Canada, according to officials.
Toys of yesterday: Eaton Beauty dolls
Dolls are as old as recorded history and were being made in Egypt 3,000 years ago.
Hutchinson acclaimed to second term as SVCA board chair
FORMOSA - Tom Hutchinson, one of two representatives for West Grey on the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors, has been acclaimed to a second term as chair of the board of directors.
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).
MPP backs Lake Huron watershed model
FORMOSA - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, has added her views on the proposed amalgamation of conservation authorities, to a growing list of municipalities and organizations.
Brockton adopts budget for 2026
WALKERTON - The Council of Municipality of Brockton officially adopted its 2026 municipal budget on Jan. 15.
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.
Provinces putting health care at risk says Goderich-based physician
Dear Editor: The provincial governments of Ontario and Alberta are enthusiastically expediting the destruction of our treasured public health care system.
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.
Ironmen drop two games ahead of weekend, go into overtime with Walkerton
he Wingham Ironmen continue to struggle to leave seventh and last place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
Don’t put off ‘til tomorrow what you can get done today, lesson 2
Midway through last week, I got one of those great reminders to not put off to tomorrow what you could do today. Fortunately, this particular lesson didn’t require any hospital stays like the last one I shared here.
