On July 19 Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced hospitals throughout Perth and Wellington counties would receive over $6.6 million in funding through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF). The funding will support local hospitals as they make critical upgrades, repairs, and maint
OPP issue warning after Mapleton resident scammed out of $113,000
Police are reminding residents to be wary of investment scams after a Mapleton resident was defrauded of over $100,000 – and then several thousand more after “a company” claimed it could recover the lost funds.
Heat warning issued for Huron-Perth
Humidex temperatures reaching 40°C are expected for the next three days. High daytime temperatures near 30°C are expected Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures and humidity may continue Friday.
Police searching for ATV stolen in Listowel
Police are searching for an ATV reported stolen from a residence in Listowel.
West Perth resident loses $40K to gift card scam
Police say a West Perth resident is out tens of thousands of dollars after becoming the latest local victim of the Gift Card Scam.
Perth County OPP seeking applicants for Citizen’s Police Academy
The Perth County OPP is looking for community-minded individuals interested in joining a Citizen's Police Academy this fall in the Municipality of West Perth.
Police: Huron-Kinloss driver refuses to provide breath sample, charged
Huron County OPP have charged a Huron-Kinloss resident with impaired driving offences and resisting a peace officer following an interaction with police on July 17.
Traffic complaint leads to charges against ACW resident
An Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident is facing multiple charges following a traffic complaint received by Huron County OPP on July 16.
North Huron driver stopped for driving ‘much slower’ than speed limit, charged with impaired
A driver was stopped by police on Clyde Line during the early hours of Canada Day – apparently for driving too slow.
Driver stopped for speeding, leaves with impaired charge
A South Huron resident was stopped by police earlier this month for speeding, but left with an impaired driving charge.
Feds, province announce high-speed internet funding for local communities
Several Bruce County communities are set to benefit from federal and provincial funding announced on Friday that will expand high-speed internet access.
ATV drivers charged with impaired on G2G trail
Two ATV operators have been charged with impaired driving after police say they failed a screening test on the G2G trail during the May long weekend.
$2,600 worth of lumber stolen from Atwood business
Police are currently investigating a theft from an Atwood business.
Two Perth County residents lose thousands in Apple gift card scam
The Perth County OPP are once again reminding residents to never allow remote access to your computer following a fraud investigation in Perth East.
Pedestrian killed in downtown Walkerton, July 12
South Bruce OPP say one person has died following a collision in downtown Walkerton yesterday afternoon.
