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Police warn of increase in romance scams; $1.3 million in stolen property recovered in Chatsworth

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, and the Grey Bruce OPP are seeing an increase in the number of calls for service regarding the romance scams.

OPP hosting Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey Bruce OPP are hosting a Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario’ on Feb. 23.

Perth resident victim of text scam; police warn of romance scams

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH COUNTY – A parent in West Perth has been defrauded through a text scam, a police report…

Police warn of fraudulent calls impersonating RCMP

Submitted February 6, 2025Police, Wingham Advance Times

The OPP is warning the public about individuals using the OPP’s non-emergency telephone number to legitimize fraudulent bank investigator scams.

Monkton resident charged with fraud; investigation into break and enter in Listowel

Submitted February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH - One person has been charged in relation to a fraud investigation, a police report states.

Huron OPP Detachment Commander steps down

Rachel Hammermueller January 30, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Inspector Jason Younan, Huron OPP Detachment Commander, has resigned, accepting another position within the OPP, Constable Craig Soldan with OPP West Region confirmed. 

Break and Enter charge; multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron County

Midwestern Newspapers January 30, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident following a break-in at a Huron East business property on Jan. 16, a police report confirms.

Police seeking suspect in fuel theft in Listowel; snowmobile collisions in Perth

Midwestern Newspapers January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – Police are investigating the theft of fuel from a local gas station in Listowel. On…

Brother of pedestrian killed in collision advocates for safer mailbox position

Midwestern Newspapers January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

On the evening of Oct. 12, 2024, 83-year-old Pat McIntosh of 7422 Highway 23 died after being struck on the two-lane provincial roadway, just north of Atwood around 8 p.m.

Impaired snowmobile driver arrested, charged in Blyth by Huron OPP

Midwestern Newspapers January 23, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a traffic stop on Jan. 11, in Blyth, a police report states. 

Hydro One fined $262,000 after workplace injury near Wingham

Kelsey Bent January 23, 2025Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

According to a court bulletin from the province, Hydro One pled guilty in the Provincial Offences Court in Goderich and was fined $250,000 by Justice of the Peace Kristine Diaz. 

South Bruce committee focuses on firefighter-specific health concerns

Rachel Hammermueller January 23, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard an update on the municipality’s health and safety activities at their Dec. 10 meeting.

County has auto theft problem – and it’s partially our fault

Rachel Hammermueller January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

On Dec. 18, local residents gathered at Listowel’s Parkview Gardens for another installment of Perth County OPP’s recurring information sessions. The topic of the day is one well familiar to residents throughout the county, and also beyond any local borders – auto theft. 

South Bruce OPP responds to incident north of Chepstow

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Jan. 11, just after 2 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road, north of Chepstow.

North Perth resident charged with first degree murder, kidnapping in connection with 2019 investigation

Midwestern Newspapers January 13, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

a 35-year-old resident of North Perth is one of two new individuals charged in connection with a 2019 kidnapping and homicide investigation.

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Howick to update IT services, offer hybrid council meetings

HOWICK - Council here authorized the CAO/Clerk to engage Fort44 Inc., GHD and Wightman Telecom for the provision of fractional IT services, website design and to replace the current analog phone system.

New business Cornerstone Thrift celebrates successful opening in former Spinrite outlet store

LISTOWEL – Cornerstone Thrift welcomed their first customers the morning of Dec. 2. At 10 a.m.,…

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Chepstow card results

CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Scores at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday December 22.

Walkerton Rotary donations

The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently made donations to a variety of local organizations. Clockwise from top left: The club very pleased to support the Walkerton District Community School’s Breakfast Program.

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Beard rescinds retirement during critical time for MVCA

Maitland Conservation (MC) General Manager/Secretary Treasurer Phil Beard has rescinded his plan to retire due to the provincial restructuring proposal for Conservation Authorities and the resulting uncertainty.

The joy of giving

As I sit to write this, it is two days to Christmas. By the time you read this, it will likely be mid-January, celebrations will be finished, the ribbons and bows will be gone, and the New Year’s hangover will be yet another memory.

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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.

Columnists

Beard rescinds retirement during critical time for MVCA

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) General Manager/Secretary Treasurer Phil Beard has rescinded his plan to retire due to the provincial restructuring proposal for Conservation Authorities and the resulting uncertainty.

The joy of giving

By Cory Bilyea

As I sit to write this, it is two days to Christmas. By the time you read this, it will likely be mid-January, celebrations will be finished, the ribbons and bows will be gone, and the New Year’s hangover will be yet another memory.

Huron-Bruce municipalities receive OCIF allocations

By Submitted

The Ontario government has announced a total of $21,185,778 in funding for infrastructure in Huron-Bruce. 

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