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Police

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.

Police report fraud losses for Ontarians

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

The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch and Serious Fraud Office are launching the 2025 Fraud Prevention Month campaign: “The Masks of Fraud.” 

OPP, snowmobile, snow plow collide in area

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

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a collision involving a police vehicle north of Wingham, a police news release states. 

North Perth dairy barn has roof partially collapse

Patrick Raftis February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

The roof of a dairy barn located on Perth Rd. 146, between Line 88 and Line 89 partially collapsed at approximately 6 a.m., on Feb. 25, Perth County OPP confirmed to the Banner.

Police investigate break and enter in Perth; fatal snowmobile collision

Submitted February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

PERTH EAST – Police are investigating a break and enter at a residential property, a police…

Brockton councillors still concerned about police costs

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council members of the Municipality of Brockton are still concerned about the increasing price of Ontario Provincial Police coverage despite a presentation from the Municipal Policing Bureau (MPB) of the OPP.

South Bruce OPP reports 26 fraud incidents so far this year

Submitted February 20, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce OPP are warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent encounters by telephone, online, or other means.

Police warn residents to be on the alert for scams

Submitted February 20, 2025Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

To date this year, South Bruce OPP have received 26 fraud-related reports, and are warning people to be cautious.

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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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