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Protect Our Waterways to launch petition campaign in South Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 20, Protect Our Waterways (POW) announced the launch of a petition campaign to convince South Bruce council to hold a referendum on the community’s willingness to host the Nuclear Waste

Suspicious person report leads to impaired driving charge

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Police

A resident of Wingham is facing a number of charges after police got called about a suspicious man slouched over in a parked pickup truck.

North Huron resident facing slew of charges

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Police

BLYTH – A North Huron resident remains in custody following a police investigation last week. On…

Collision in Perth East attributed to careless driving

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

On Sept. 16 just before 5 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police, along with the Perth County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East.

Theft of tools reported in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

On Sept. 12 just before 12 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft from a construction site on Road 177 in the Municipality of North Perth.

North Perth resident charged with mischief

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

One person is facing a mischief charge in the Municipality of North Perth following an incident at a local business.

Threats lead to charges for North Perth man

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

On Sept. 12 just after 6 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police was dispatched to a report of an individual in the area of Elizabeth Street East in Listowel who was uttering threats.

Driver caught racing 90 km/h over speed limit near Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged another driver after they were speeding more than 90km/h over the posted limit in the Municipality of North Perth.

North Perth to require proof of COVID vaccination for everyone 12 and older at rec facilities

Midwestern Newspapers October 8, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

In response to the letter of instruction issued by Huron Perth Public Health, effective at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 31, 2021, every person age 12 years and older wishing to access any of the municipally operated recreation facilities in North Perth will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID

Two caught with a stolen truck, ATV

Midwestern Newspapers October 7, 2021Police

A pickup truck and an all-terrain vehicle have been returned to their owners and plenty of charges have been laid following a recent investigation conducted by Huron County OPP.

Local residents recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Midwestern Newspapers September 30, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

To acknowledge Indigenous people here in our region and across Canada, out of respect for the survivors of the Indian Residential School System and the many generations since who have lived the intergenerational trauma caused by the system, but most of all to honour those children who didn’t make it

Kitchener driver charged with racing

Midwestern Newspapers September 29, 2021Police

he Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Kitchener driver after they were recorded speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit in North Perth.

Impaired driver arrested in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers September 29, 2021Police

On Sept. 8 just after 8 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police were alerted to a suspicious vehicle parked at a residence in the area of Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth. 

Province announces funding for In the Know mental health program

Midwestern Newspapers September 29, 2021Rural

The Ontario government has announced funding for a mental health literacy program designed to support the well-being of the farming community.

COVID numbers still low in Grey-Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers September 29, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The local health unit reports that as of Sept. 28, there were 11 active cases of COVID-19, with 41 active high-risk contacts.

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Perth County OPP puts funding towards strangulation, IPV training

Detective Sergeant Tara Bolstad informed the Perth County OPP detachment board at their meeting on Nov. 12 of funds used from provincial grants this year – the focus of all mentioned on the local issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

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Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment

The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.

Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign

Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

By Submitted

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset

By Cory Bilyea

Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.

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