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Police seek video footage of Centennial Park area from Aug. 8

Midwestern Newspapers August 11, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP are interested in viewing any video, including dash cam video, of the area of Centennial Park between midnight of Aug. 7 and 4 a.m. on Aug. 8.

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.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

See all Listowel area articles.

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

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LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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