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Police

Drugs, cash seized in traffic stop

Submitted September 11, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - In the early hours of Sept. 8, Hanover Police officers conducted a traffic stop on 10th Avenue.

Anti-scam efforts at work in Listowel, new business hopes to aid most vulnerable

Rachel Hammermueller September 4, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Noticeable in Listowel the past several months are educational signs warning of the prevalence of scams. Midwestern Newspapers has reported on scams and police education in response, in Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties in eight separate articles in the first six months of 2025.

84-year-old arrested for intimate partner violence; bank card scam in Huron County

Midwestern Newspapers September 4, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On August 14, Huron County OPP investigated a a report of intimate partner violence (IPV).

Victim loses $95K in cryptocurrency scam

Submitted September 4, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On Aug. 26, the South Bruce OPP were dispatched to an address in Kincardine, where an individual reported being victim of a fraud.

South Bruce OPP investigating fatal Aug. 28 collision near Elmwood

Submitted September 4, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - Bruce Road 10 between Concession 4 and Concession 6 has reopened following a fatal motor vehicle collision.

Fatal pedestrian collision in Seaforth

Submitted August 28, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A vehicle and pedestrian collision in Seaforth has claimed the life of a 77-year-old Huron East resident, a police report confirms.  

Police arrest man accused of making threats at Walkerton financial institution

Submitted August 28, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - South Bruce OPP were called to a Walkerton financial institution in the early afternoon of Aug. 20, after someone made a threatening phone call. 

Multiple impaired charges result from checks in Huron County

Submitted August 21, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a West Perth resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in Huron East on July 4.

Traffic campaign results; Listowel resident charged with stunt driving

Submitted August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

LONDON - West Region members of the OPP laid 1,425 charges within 1801 traffic stops across the region during the Civic Holiday long weekend traffic campaign.

One fatality following North Perth collision; OPP investigating West Perth home invasion

Submitted August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of…

South Bruce OPP welcomes new detachment manager Staff Sgt. Lynn McNichol

Submitted August 21, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Staff Sergeant Lynn McNichol joined the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police detachment in June, and will now assume responsibility of policing operations for Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss, Arran-Elderslie, South Bruce and Brockton.

Arran-Elderslie resident charged in connection to arson in Burgoyne

Submitted August 21, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP have laid charges in an arson investigation in Arran-Elderslie.

Vehicle stolen from business parking lot in Walkerton

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Police are looking for a black 2010 Chevrolet Suburban bearing Ontario marker # DDPX839, stolen from a business parking lot along Yonge Street South in Walkerton. The vehicle was stolen at approximately 11:20 on Aug. 3. 

One fatality following motorcycle and vehicle collision Aug. 12 in North Perth

Submitted August 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth, a police report states. 

Stay alert on weather, road conditions during summer, OPP say

Submitted August 7, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Due to widespread weather-related incidents including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the OPP is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely updates.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

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…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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