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Police

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.

F.E. Madill co-op student explores career in firefighting

Cory Bilyea March 27, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Sara Whitehead’s eyes are pointed skyward as she plans for her future. The F.E. Madill Grade 12 student dreams of learning to fly a helicopter so that one day, she can help fight forest fires up north.

Break-in causes extensive damage; OPP host women in policing event

Submitted March 27, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police were called on March 17 with a reported break-in to a series of units at an event property on Walter Street, Lucknow.

Impaired driver charged in Morris-Turnberry; OPP warns of ransomware attacks

Submitted March 27, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Morris-Turnberry resident with criminal driving offences following an investigation on March 10, a police report indicates. 

Fatal collision in North Perth; OPP warn of ransomware attacks

Submitted March 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of…

OPP snowmobile training in Huron County

Submitted March 20, 2025News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP hosted a regional motorized snow vehicle (MSV) training week for officers the week of Feb. 24 - 28, a police report writes.

Two rescued from Maitland River during a flash flood

Submitted March 13, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Two Central Huron residents were rescued after being stranded in their tractor in the Maitland River on Mar. 6, a police report states. 

Walkerton business broken into

Submitted March 13, 2025Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police are looking for two suspects accused of breaking into a business property along Durham St. East, Walkerton, on March 2, just after midnight.

OPP lays 151 charges across province in child exploitation investigation

Submitted March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

OTTAWA - The OPP’s  national, coordinated effort against online exploitation of children, titled Project Steel, has announced an assortment of charges and results in a police report on Mar. 5.

OPP thanks public for help in locating missing child

Submitted March 6, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Thanks to assistance from the community, a missing nine-year-old from Howick Township was found within a day of being reported missing.

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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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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget

LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Updates to Durham Street Bridge, Pinkerton road on Bruce County agenda

WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County will include updates on two important projects, both located in Brockton – the Durham Street bridge project and Bruce Road 15 in Pinkerton.

County helps member municipalities make the most of their levy dollars

WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s director of government relations, presented the third annual local investment report at the May 7 council meeting, detailing the county’s investment in local communities.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

Columnists

Updates to Durham Street Bridge, Pinkerton road on Bruce County agenda

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County will include updates on two important projects, both located in Brockton – the Durham Street bridge project and Bruce Road 15 in Pinkerton.

County helps member municipalities make the most of their levy dollars

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s director of government relations, presented the third annual local investment report at the May 7 council meeting, detailing the county’s investment in local communities.

Brockton council briefs: School community tragedy remembered

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody opened the May 12 meeting of council with a statement urging everyone to remember the families who lost loved ones in a double tragedy a year ago, on May 23.

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