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Police

Police seeking information on hit and run collision

Submitted October 23, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH - Police are seeking information regarding a hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and cyclist in Huron County on Oct. 15, just after 8 p.m.

Community meetings to offer information on local human trafficking

Submitted October 16, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural

To help raise awareness and start important conversations, the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) and partners are hosting a series of community awareness townhall meetings. 

Driver airlifted from collision in South Bruce

Submitted October 16, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The evening of Oct. 13, South Bruce OPP responded to the scene of a motor vehicle collision at an address along Sideroad 40, in South Bruce.

OPP summer crime statistics show impaired driving an issue locally

Rachel Hammermueller October 16, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Huron County OPP board discussed crime and traffic statistics from the summer. 

Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short

Rachel Hammermueller October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.

Driver air lifted from off-road collision

Submitted October 16, 2025Police, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE - On Oct. 13, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at an address along Sideroad 40, Municipality of South Bruce.

Huron OPP offers cyber security tips for fraud protection

Submitted October 16, 2025Police, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The Huron County OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are continuing to raise the awareness for Huron County residents of the various scams that they may encounter on the telephone or online.

Firearms, illegal dugs seized in Huron East; arrest at F.E. Madill following threats

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth OPP, Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons and offence-related property.

McQuail approved to run for federal NDP leadership position

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County farmer and long-time political activist Tony McQuail, who identifies as a Green Progressive, has been approved as an official candidate for the federal New Democratic Party (NDP).

Indecent act charges at Lucknow music festival; online fraud results in $130K loss

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Aug. 23, at approximately 11:30 p.m., South Bruce OPP were conducting patrols at an event grounds property in Lucknow during a weekend-long music festival.

Tragic collision in North Perth claims two lives

Submitted October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH - A two-vehicle collision in North Perth has claimed two lives and sent another individual to a London Hospital.

Hanover police arrest armed suspects after high-risk take down

Submitted October 9, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Hanover police made what was called, by Chief Christopher Knoll, a high-risk arrest on Oct. 5.

Arrest made in multi-county thefts; persons-of-interest in church break and enter

Submitted October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH COUNTY - Police have arrested one individual following multiple property crimes in Perth, Huron, Wellington, Oxford, Stratford and Waterloo Region.

Police seize weapons, Huron-Kinloss man charged after collision

Submitted October 2, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HURON-KINLOSS - South Bruce OPP ended up seizing a number of weapons after responding to a single vehicle collision on Sept. 25, at approximately 5:41 p.m. The collision took place at the intersection of Highway 21 and Concession 10.

Huron East driver charged with 11 offences; youth charged for school shooting threat; victim loses $49K in scam

Midwestern Newspapers September 25, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident with 11 offences following a traffic stop on Aug. 29.

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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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