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Police

Gowanstown theft suspects at large; property crime investigation yields stolen snowmobile, trailers

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Perth County OPP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three people involved in a theft from a motor vehicle.

Murder investigations underway in Hanover, Durham

Submitted January 9, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The old year ended and the new one began with violence – two murder investigations, one in Hanover and the other in Durham.

Perth County residents lose thousands of dollars in multiple scams

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Two similar incidents just before Christmas have resulted in a loss of $5,000 for one victim, and $5,500 for another, states a report from Perth County OPP.

Crime Stoppers program to continue

Submitted December 26, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce has announced they can continue operations in Grey and Bruce. 

Hanover man faces murder charge

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hanover Police Service (HPS) have laid charges in an ongoing homicide investigation in the Town of Hanover.

Police seek information on harassment, indecent act incidents in Blyth

Submitted December 26, 2024News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

BLYTH – Huron County OPP is investigating a series of incidents that took place here between Nov.…

Townships respond to proposed OPP billing changes

Nicole Beswitherick December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The townships of North Huron and Howick recently received a letter dated Nov. 29 from the Solicitor General regarding proposed OPP billing changes.

Tow operator injured in hit and run; driver later arrested

Midwestern Newspapers December 12, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A tow operator was injured on Dec. 4 after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene in the Municipality of South Huron. A London resident was later arrested and charged with several offences. 

Human remains found at Hanover construction site

Submitted December 12, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - On Dec. 3, Hanover Police were contacted about the discovery of human remains at a construction site.

Fatal plow, vehicle accident occurs same day as Perth County declares significant weather event

Midwestern Newspapers December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has died following a motor vehicle collision on Dec. 5, the same day Perth County declared a Significant Weather Event.

Mildmay resident Len Metcalfe challenges community to support cash-strapped Crime Stoppers

Submitted December 12, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

GREY-BRUCE - Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce (CSGB) is in desperate need of funds and board members in order to continue.

Crime Stoppers seeking assistance in thefts of generators, furniture, tools, cash

Submitted December 5, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and local police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following break, enter, and theft occurrences.

Fatal collision in Morris-Turnberry claims life of Huron East resident

Submitted December 5, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A single vehicle collision in Morris-Turnberry has claimed the life of a Huron East resident, a police report states. 

Howick adopts bylaw to provide paying remuneration, expenses for Huron OPP Detachment Board members

Nicole Beswitherick December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Council here was was presented with a report at its Nov. 26 meeting as an update on the Huron OPP Detachment Board Remuneration, the cost of which will be shared between the county’s nine lower-tier municipalities.

Arrest made after break and enter in progress

Submitted December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

One person charged, one person fled. Police trying to identify second suspect.

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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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