The recent announcement by the Ontario government to introduce Bill 23, despite many municipalities voicing their opposition, has created a backlash from local politicians, CAOs and conservation authorities.
Di Castri returns for fourth term as chair of Catholic school board
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board held its inaugural meeting on Nov. 21 at the Catholic Education Centre in Hanover.
Chesley man arrested in Fergus, facing multiple charges
A Chesley man is facing multiple charges after being arrested by Wellington County OPP last month.
Investigation into John Street apartment fire continues
Emergency services responded to a fire at 308 John St. the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 1.
North Perth man victim of extortion after sending ‘explicit photo’ to woman he met online
Police are reminding residents of the dangers of engaging in online chats following an incident in North Perth that saw a local man become the victim of extortion.
Local health partners asking residents to help ‘remove pressure’ from health care system
A group of local health and social service partners is asking residents to “work together” to help local hospitals reduce emergency department visits during the cold and flu season.
‘Don’t pay the con artist’: Police say area residents lost over $10,000 last week
The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after reports that more than $10,000 was lost this past week in southern Bruce County.
OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed
Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.
McDonagh Insurance’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ fundraiser brings in $56K for Wingham hospital
The community responded with amazing generosity to a goal set out by one local company’s challenge for ‘Giving Tuesday’ on Nov. 29.
COVID outbreak at Wingham hospital declared over, Nov. 30
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Wingham and District Hospital has been declared over by Huron Perth Public Health, as of Nov. 30.
Driver charged following single motor-vehicle collision
On Nov. 24 just before 8 a.m., the Perth County OPP and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Perth-Oxford Road in the Township of Perth East.
Theft from delivery truck in Listowel
On Nov. 25 at approximately 10:16 a.m., Perth County OPP received a report of a theft of a cell phone from a delivery truck.
Driver impaired by drug
On Nov. 25 at approximately 8:40 p.m., Perth County OPP stopped a vehicle on Binning Street West in the Municipality of North Perth.
Driver charged with impaired
On Nov. 26 just after 10 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting a general patrol when they came across a vehicle in the ditch on Perth Line 72 in the Township of Perth East.
Huron-Kinloss council holds inaugural meeting for 2022-26 term
The 2022-26 council for Huron-Kinloss held its inaugural meeting on Nov. 15 in the council chamber, with about 50 people in attendance.
