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Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case

Rachel Hammermueller July 23, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.

Missing toddler located by police

Submitted July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – The Perth County OPP have located a missing toddler after multiple resources deployed in North Perth.

Local mother’s initiative leads to sensory kits in OPP cruisers across Ontario

Rachel Hammermueller July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

LISTOWEL – Across Ontario, OPP are now equipped with specially crafted sensory kits to help…

North Huron fire department focuses on scenario, safety training

Rachel Hammermueller July 16, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Fire Department of North Huron sent out its monthly report, outlining their activities in May.

OPP lay over 1,800 speeding charges in traffic campaign

Submitted July 16, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

West Region members of the OPP laid 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.

Crown position in Mills case expected July 20

Rachel Hammermueller July 16, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

George Mills, the individual arrested in connection with an incident where North Huron Deputy Mayor Kevin Falconer sustained injuries and was hospitalized in February, was for the fourth time before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice downtown Goderich July 13.

Police investigating fatal motor vehicle collision near Walkerton

Submitted July 16, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – On July 13, at approximately 3:31 p.m., emergency services including South Bruce OPP, Bruce and Grey County Paramedic Services, and the Brockton Fire Department responded to a fatal collision at the intersection of Sideroad 10 South and Concession 4 East Brant, in Brockton. 

Fatal collision saddens mayor

Pauline Kerr July 16, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said he was saddened by news of the fatal collision just outside Walkerton on July 13.

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

Midwestern Newspapers July 9, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Arrest made in Listowel disturbance call

Submitted July 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Police

LISTOWEL – One individual has been arrested and two charges have been laid following an investigation here on June 30.

OPP seek help with cycling collision

Submitted July 9, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

GEORGIAN BLUFFS – Grey-Bruce OPP are investigating a serious collision that occurred on Grey Road 1 near the regional airport in Georgian Bluffs on July 5 at 11:36 a.m.

Police urge e-bike riders to be aware of rules

Submitted July 2, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ORILLIA - The OPP are reminding the public to know the rules and regulations governing e-bikes before taking to the road or trail this summer.

Two Brockton residents charged with firearms offences after search warrant executed

Submitted July 2, 2026News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

BROCKTON - A search warrant executed in Brockton has resulted in the seizure of two firearms and the arrest of two Brockton residents.

Perth County OPP lay 66 stop sign-related charges in one week

Submitted July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

OPP across the region continue to focus on stop sign and complete stop education and safety. 

Morris-Turnberry supports call for policing cost reform

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here supported a May resolution sent from the Municipality of Red Lake in northern Ontario, outlining their denunciation of the provincial government’s downloading of policing costs to the responsibility of municipalities.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Walkerton area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Columnists

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

By Denny Scott

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

By Denny Scott

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

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