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Collision closes Highway 86 on Feb. 5

Submitted February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

LISTOWEL – A single motor vehicle collision involving a tree took place on Highway 86, just west…

Brussels resident charged with sexual interference of youth; 145 snowmobile-related deaths in past decade, says OPP report

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

An individual was charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic complaint involving a snowmobile on Feb. 2.

Police warn of increase in romance scams; $1.3 million in stolen property recovered in Chatsworth

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, and the Grey Bruce OPP are seeing an increase in the number of calls for service regarding the romance scams.

OPP hosting Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey Bruce OPP are hosting a Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario’ on Feb. 23.

Perth resident victim of text scam; police warn of romance scams

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH COUNTY – A parent in West Perth has been defrauded through a text scam, a police report…

Police warn of fraudulent calls impersonating RCMP

Submitted February 6, 2025Police, Wingham Advance Times

The OPP is warning the public about individuals using the OPP’s non-emergency telephone number to legitimize fraudulent bank investigator scams.

Monkton resident charged with fraud; investigation into break and enter in Listowel

Submitted February 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH - One person has been charged in relation to a fraud investigation, a police report states.

Huron OPP Detachment Commander steps down

Rachel Hammermueller January 30, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Inspector Jason Younan, Huron OPP Detachment Commander, has resigned, accepting another position within the OPP, Constable Craig Soldan with OPP West Region confirmed. 

Break and Enter charge; multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron County

Midwestern Newspapers January 30, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident following a break-in at a Huron East business property on Jan. 16, a police report confirms.

Police seeking suspect in fuel theft in Listowel; snowmobile collisions in Perth

Midwestern Newspapers January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – Police are investigating the theft of fuel from a local gas station in Listowel. On…

Brother of pedestrian killed in collision advocates for safer mailbox position

Midwestern Newspapers January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

On the evening of Oct. 12, 2024, 83-year-old Pat McIntosh of 7422 Highway 23 died after being struck on the two-lane provincial roadway, just north of Atwood around 8 p.m.

Impaired snowmobile driver arrested, charged in Blyth by Huron OPP

Midwestern Newspapers January 23, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a traffic stop on Jan. 11, in Blyth, a police report states. 

Hydro One fined $262,000 after workplace injury near Wingham

Kelsey Bent January 23, 2025Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

According to a court bulletin from the province, Hydro One pled guilty in the Provincial Offences Court in Goderich and was fined $250,000 by Justice of the Peace Kristine Diaz. 

South Bruce committee focuses on firefighter-specific health concerns

Rachel Hammermueller January 23, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard an update on the municipality’s health and safety activities at their Dec. 10 meeting.

County has auto theft problem – and it’s partially our fault

Rachel Hammermueller January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

On Dec. 18, local residents gathered at Listowel’s Parkview Gardens for another installment of Perth County OPP’s recurring information sessions. The topic of the day is one well familiar to residents throughout the county, and also beyond any local borders – auto theft. 

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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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