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Police

Driver charged after hitting road closure sign

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP charged a Brockton resident following an incident in the Municipality of Brockton on March 28. 

Students return to Madill after structure cleared

Midwestern Newspapers April 16, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Tuesday, April 7, a student was involved with a fire in Madill resulting in life-threatening injuries. The school was closed due to damage and classes were moved online for the rest of last week.

South Bruce man arrested after suspect at large in Huron

Submitted April 9, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual from South Bruce in South Bruce who was said to be involved with an incident in South Huron.

Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases

Rachel Hammermueller April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

“Research has shown that Canadian employers lose more than $77 million every year due to the impacts of Intimate Partner Violence.” 

Grey Bruce Public Health reports three overdoses, one fatality

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Between March 20 and 27, Grey-Bruce Public Health received three overdose reports including one fatality, linked with suspected crack cocaine in Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.

SIU invokes mandate after South Bruce man arrested following search

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual from South Bruce in South Bruce who was said to be involved with a incident in South Huron.

Wingham driver charged after tractor-trailor collision

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

MAPLETON - A Wingham driver is charged following a collision outside of Moorefield on Mar. 23, a police report confirms.

Listowel man arrested in large-scale car-jacking investigation

Submitted April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

PEEL REGION - Last week, Peel Regional Police released a statement announcing they had recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles and made several arrests after an extensive investigation titled Project Stratis.

Listowel IPV session teaches how to identify abusers, help victims to prevent death

Rachel Hammermueller April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

Urgent and direct were tones echoing in the small gym at Listowel Eastdale Public School the evening of March 11.

Perth County OPP dedicates staff member to monitoring released offenders

Rachel Hammermueller March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

OMAP is a crime suppression strategy designed to deter repeat offenders, holding them accountable to release conditions, Vincent told the board that day.

Arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt

Submitted March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026. 

Stolen credit card used to purchase truck tires at Hanover dealership

Submitted March 26, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Hanover Police Service officers have arrested a 27-year-old Toronto man who used a stolen credit card to purchase truck tires at a Hanover dealership.

OPP searching for vehicle of interest in Listowel; arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt

Submitted March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a vehicle and person of interest in relation to a collision that occurred Mar. 19, around 5:30 p.m.

Howick resident charged in Mapleton Break and Enter

Submitted March 19, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 26, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a break and enter at a residence within Mapleton Township. The suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival and was subsequently arrested on March 7, at approximately 6 p.m.

OPP seeking driver who fled Listowel collision scene; 140 livestock dead in structure fire; Howick resident charged in Break and Enter

Submitted March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – The Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a…

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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.

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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.

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CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

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.

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CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

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SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

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MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

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