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Driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP have charged a Brockton resident with impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash along Bruce County Road 19 last week.

PC Connect announces changes to routes, starting Sept. 5

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PC Connect has announced that it will be offering increased frequency on the Rural Route (previously Route A), by adding four new trip options Monday through Friday, beginning Sept. 5.

Aug. 5 incident in Brussels results in multiple charges against Huron East man

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2023Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Police have laid several charges against a Huron East man following an incident on Turnberry Street in Brussels on Aug. 5.

Perth County paramedics expand distribution of Naloxone kits

Midwestern Newspapers August 2, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Starting this month, Perth County Paramedic Services is expanding the distribution of Naloxone kits in the region.

Intimate partner violence investigation leads to charges against Brockton resident

Midwestern Newspapers August 2, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – On July 23, 2023, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Brockton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old of Simcoe County has been charged with domestic mischief, spousal assault, and uttering threats. The accused

Wingham emergency department to be closed Civic Holiday weekend

Midwestern Newspapers August 1, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The emergency department (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital will be closed for the Civic Holiday weekend.

Mildmay man facing drug-related charges

Midwestern Newspapers July 27, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Mildmay resident is facing several drug-related charges following a two-vehicle collision in North Perth last month.

Regional hospitals receive $6.6M for upgrades

Midwestern Newspapers July 27, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

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

Midwestern Newspapers July 26, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

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

Midwestern Newspapers July 26, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

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

Midwestern Newspapers July 24, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Police are searching for an ATV reported stolen from a residence in Listowel.

West Perth resident loses $40K to gift card scam

Midwestern Newspapers July 24, 2023Independent Plus, Police

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

Midwestern Newspapers July 21, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police

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

Midwestern Newspapers July 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

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

Midwestern Newspapers July 20, 2023Police, Wingham Advance Times

An Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident is facing multiple charges following a traffic complaint received by Huron County OPP on July 16.

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Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

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Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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