Domm Construction Ltd., based in Ayton, was fined $75,000 in provincial offences court in Owen Sound, for safety violations that resulted in critical injuries to a worker at a construction site on Oct. 29, 2020. The court also imposed a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, as required by the Provincia
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – North Perth council prepared to go paperless by using Apple’s iPad 3.…
Vehicle stolen from local dealership
On July 7, members of the Perth County OPP were dispatched to a business on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth for the report of a stolen vehicle.
HPPH continues to stress caution amidst seventh wave of COVID
The seventh wave of COVID-19 continues in Huron-Perth. Sadly, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting five more deaths due to COVID-19, as well as three hospitalizations and six outbreaks in highest-risk settings.
Emerg closures announced for Wingham, Listowel hospitals this weekend
The emergency departments at both the Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed for a portion of the weekend.
Turnbacks for July 28, 2022
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Sarah Scott was crowned Listowel Fair Ambassador. Listowel teen, Emma…
Driver charged with impaired in North Perth
Another driver charged with an impaired related offence in the Municipality of North Perth.
Driver arrested at RIDE program
On June 30 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Perth Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Wroxeter driver charged in collision between ag sprayer, passenger vehicle
One person has been charged after a collision yesterday between a vehicle and a large piece of farm equipment.
Open air fire ban issued for Perth County
Effective at midnight tonight (July 15), all open air fires are prohibited anywhere in Perth County, including the Town of St. Marys.
Police investigating theft of pigs from Huron East barn
Huron County OPP is asking the public for any information related to a recent theft of pigs from a barn in Huron East.
Chesley emergency department closed for portion of weekend
Less than a month after reintroducing 24/7 service at the Chesley hospital’s emergency department, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced temporary closures this coming weekend “due to a number of unexpected staff absences.”
Carrick Township man facing criminal charges
Police have issued a statement about the presence of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) in Carrick Township last month.
Cannabis use leads to impaired charge
On June 18 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Perth County OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere program on Line 87 and Road 165 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Resident charged with impaired driving
On June 25 just before 10 p.m., Perth County OPP was dispatched to a traffic complaint on Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of West Perth.
