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Police

North Perth OPP receive funding to expand video surveillance systems

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The North Perth OPP detachment will receive $12,641 to expand its video surveillance systems.

Five charged in school and church break-ins

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Perth County OPP have charged five individuals in connection to recent break and enters and property damage, a police report states. 

Tractor operator faces multiple impaired charges; North Huron residents charged for trafficking

Submitted May 1, 2025Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Howick Township resident with criminal driving offences following a collision on April 12, a police report confirms.

Violence against women on rise locally; isolation, cost of living among factors

Rachel Hammermueller April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

There’s a violent pattern in Huron and Perth counties. It’s noticed cross-organization, -sector, and right next door. Instances of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are on the rise locally, and it’s nothing new. 

Aboriginal Alert, Canada’s Indigenous awareness network release latest data

Cory Bilyea April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Indigenous People across Canada continue to go missing at disproportionate rates despite increased awareness efforts, with the statistics revealing the stark reality of systemic issues that contribute to this national crisis.

New OPP documentary details fight against online child sexual abuse

Submitted April 24, 2025News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The OPP, in partnership with its Provincial Internet Child Explotation (ICE) Strategy partners, is releasing Protecting Innocence: ICE Strategy in Action, an “eye-opening short documentary that exposes the stark realities of online child sexual abuse and the ongoing efforts to combat it.”

Pedestrian stuck by vehicle

Submitted April 24, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Just after noon on April 16, while emergency services were on the scene of a house fire in Walkerton, a 64-year-old pedestrian crossing the road at Durham St. East and Colborne St. South was struck by a passenger vehicle.

Truck and trailer accident in Listowel April 9 led to a two day cleanup

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

LISTOWEL – On April 9, at approximately 5 p.m., a transport truck heading northbound on Highway…

Grey-Bruce sees ‘growing trend’ of human traffickers using short-term rentals

Rachel Hammermueller April 10, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Education surrounding human trafficking occurring in short-term rental accommodations locally is being pushed in Grey and Bruce counties.

Police investigated multiple vehicle accidents in the area over the past week

Submitted April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH - On April 4 around 3 p.m., a pickup truck entered onto Wallace Ave N at Binning St W., striking a northbound motor vehicle and a parked vehicle, Perth County OPP confirms. Pictured above, the driver of the pickup was charged with Disobey Stop Sign - Fail to Stop. No injuries were report

OPP seeking help locating missing person; 18 charges laid against Neustadt resident during traffic stop

Submitted April 10, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP is seeking public assistance to locate a missing person.

Large sinkhole stops traffic in Perth East

Rachel Hammermueller April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

On March 28, the OPP closed Road 124, between Perth Road 119 and Line 61, just east of Brunner, to respond to a large sinkhole.

41-year-old Huron East resident arrested for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Huron East resident and the seizure of illegal drugs, a police report confirms. 

Four recent thefts highlighted

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for assistance in solving the following thefts. 

Crypto scam leads to loss of $1,100 in Walkerton; search for vehicle used for Brockton break-in

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - On March 18, South Bruce OPP were dispatched after a report of fraud, a police report states.

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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