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Police

Multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron East

Submitted July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

On June 9, members Huron County OPP opened an intimate partner violence investigation in Huron East.

Huron East Fire Chief updates council on priorities in role, station activities

Rachel Hammermueller July 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their June 17 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council heard an update from new Huron East Fire Chief Glen Ackerman. 

Intimate partner violence involving firearm results in several charges

Submitted July 3, 2025News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On June 28, police were called to a matter involving intimate partners that involved an assault, during which a firearm was brandished.

Legion, expert seek to connect Memorial Crosses with area

Denny Scott June 26, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Historical medal reclaimer Dave Thomson and the Listowel branch of the Royal Canadian Legion are looking to work on recovering First World War memorial medals that may belong to local families, if they can connect with or identify those families.

Huron East driver charged with impaired driving, possession

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

CENTRAL HURON - Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident following a suspicious vehicle complaint in here on June 2, a police report states.

OPP seek truck stolen from Mildmay parking lot on June 19

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - South Bruce OPP are looking for a pick-up truck stolen from a parking lot in the area of Elora St., Mildmay, between the hours of 7 and 11:46 p.m. on June 19.

Hanover Police locate vehicle tied to fatal hit-and-run

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Police continue to look for the driver of a vehicle that struck a 66-year-old Hanover female pedestrian on June 11 at 5:20 p.m. 

Hanover Police looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run

Midwestern Newspapers June 12, 2025Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

HANOVER – Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 66-year-old Hanover female pedestrian on July 11 at 5:20 p.m. The collision occurred at the entrance to Hanover Park on 7th Avenue.

OPP seeking help in sexual assault investigation in Palmerston

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Police

PALMERSTON - The Wellington County OPP are seeking assistance to identify a suspect in a sexual assault investigation on Whites Junction trail north of Palmerston on May 25.

Torch Run for Special Olympics kicked off in Wingham June 4

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run began in Wingham, seeing participants from around Huron County taking part in the annual event.

Police requesting help identifying vehicle of interest relating to instances of vehicle damage, injury

Submitted June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Police are requesting public assistance with identifying a vehicle of interest in relation to multiple instances on May 27 resulted in injury and vehicle damage, a police report states.

Paramedics honoured at Huron County Council

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the May 21 regular Huron County Council meeting, members and staff recognized several local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.

Hanover Police Chief receives Coronation Medal

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal to Hanover’s Chief of Police, Chris Knoll.

Workplace incident results in death

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

On May 23, 2025, at approximately 6 a.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services, and Brockton Fire and Emergency Services were called to an address along Concession 6 of Greenock (Chepstow) for a workplace incident.

Minto resident charged with impaired driving in Brockton after suspicious vehicle report

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle parked along Bruce Road 19 in the Municipality of Brockton on May 16, at approximately 9:13 p.m.

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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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