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Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD as it’s referred to, is a form of depression that occurs during the fall and winter months when there is less light. One of the main treatments for SAD is phototherapy, or light therapy, which uses light to provide healing and reduce the condition’s symptoms.
Perth East resident charged with spousal assault
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth East resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.
Local charged with three counts of shoplifting
A suspect has been charged after thefts from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.
Police seek suspects in Listowel break and enter
Police are looking for suspects after a business/residence was broken into earlier this month
Wingham Hospital accepted back into emerg locum program
The Wingham Emergency Department, which has not been part of the provincial Emergency Department Locum Program (EDLP) for several years, has received notification that it has been accepted back into the program.
Emergencies Act invoked for first time in response to blockades, occupation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a national emergency in response to the recent blockades of Canada-U.S. border crossings and the occupation of Wellington Street in downtown Ottawa.
Cycs pick up pair of wins as home stand continues
The Listowel Junior Cyclones were firing on all cylinders last week, picking up four valuable points in the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference standings after securing victories over the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins and Brantford Bandits amidst a six-game home stand.
Student nursing placement key recruitment strategy for Listowel, Wingham hospitals
Health human resources remain a pressure point throughout the region. The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance human resources department and the clinical team continue to actively recruit new hires.
Multicultural Association tempts your sweet tooth to raise funds to ‘bring back a smile’ for local boy
The Multicultural Association of Perth- Huron has set a fundraising goal of $5,000 to help fix the smile of Denuwan P Rambuka Liyanage, a five-year-old boy from North Perth who has lost all of his teeth due to a dental problem.
Perth-Wellington to receive rural high-speed internet boost
As part of the Ontario government’s plan to connect every community to high-speed internet by the end of 2025, more than 750 homes, farms and businesses in Perth and Wellington counties will gain access to fast, reliable broadband this year.
Organization celebrates 125 years of supporting, inspiring women
One of the longest-standing sisterhoods in the world, founded in Ontario and now worldwide, is celebrating a major milestone.
Local hospitals see system capacity challenges
Acute care and ICU capacity in the southwest region of Ontario has been very strained this year.
Hoover’s hosting Family Day tours
Hoover’s Maple Syrup just north of Atwood is encouraging area residents to book a Family Day tour of their organic operation this coming long weekend, Feb. 19-21, for the opportunity to walk the sugar bush and see how sap is collected to create everyone’s favourite breakfast complement. Hoover’s Map
Trillium Insurance certifies as Living Wage Employer
Trillium Mutual Insurance is the latest North Perth business to certify as a Living Wage Employer.
