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Police

Mills case delayed in sixth month

Rachel Hammermueller August 13, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident facing an obstruction of justice charge in relation to a Feb. 20 altercation which saw North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, was again before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on Aug. 10. 

Decrease in drug crime, 500 speeding charges laid in May – June

Rachel Hammermueller August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

Perth County OPP Detachment Board members heard the latest in crime for the area during their meeting July 14. Across the board, this reporting period sees decreases in criminal charges and incidents. 

Theft investigation in Listowel, OPP seeking Person of Interest

Submitted August 6, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to a theft that occurred July 26, around 11:30 a.m.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Denny Scott July 30, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Rachel Hammermueller July 30, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

Fire departments focus on training in June

Rachel Hammermueller July 30, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Fire department service in North Huron and Huron East were normal in June, as two reports to Morris-Turnberry Council outline. Fire Chief’s Chad Kregar (North Huron) and Steven Boyer (Huron East) outline 15 calls for service and 11, respectively. 

OPP lay over 1,800 speeding charges in traffic campaign across province, Perth County

Submitted July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

LONDON – 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.

Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case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.

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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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And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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