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OPP release latest Unsolved episode featuring new evidence in 1988 disappearance of Lois Hanna

Submitted May 28, 2026Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

KINCARDINE - Lois Hanna vanished in Kincardine, Ontario on a hot July long weekend approximately 38 years ago. As part of the Unsolved video series, the Ontario Provincial Police has released a new documentary, Vanished Lois Hanna: Unsolved, with never-before-seen evidence and witness accounts. 

Never-before-seen evidence in 1988 cold case; OPP hopeful for new info in unsolved murder

Submitted May 28, 2026News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

LUCKNOW - Lois Hanna vanished on a hot July long weekend approximately 38 years ago.

Two of three vehicles stolen from Brockton business recovered

Submitted May 28, 2026Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police issued a press release last week saying two of the three vehicles reported stolen on Tuesday, May 19, have been recovered.

Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

Midwestern Newspapers May 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

Submitted May 21, 2026Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Serious collision in Perth East under investigation

Submitted May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - Perth County OPP are currently investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred May 8 at a intersection of Line 47 and Perth Road 107.

Mischief investigation closes Teeswater school

Submitted May 14, 2026News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER - South Bruce OPP is appealing for witnesses in relation to multiple mischief complaints in the town of Teeswater, which led to Hillcrest Central School being shuttered May 8.

New sexual violence support guide for children and youth in Perth and Huron

Submitted May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH-HURON - In recognition of Children’s Mental Health Week and Sexual Violence Prevention Month, education, local police services, and social service organizations across Huron and Perth Counties have come together to launch a new Huron Perth Child and Youth Sexual Violence Support Guide.

School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Fireworks incident west of Atwood; police seeking information from public

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

TWOOD - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to incidents that took place during a large gathering of youths in Atwood on May 3.

Property theft in Milverton

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

MILVERTON - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation multiple thefts in Milverton on April 30.

Individual charged in fatal collision in Mapleton

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

MAPLETON TOWNSHIP - Police have charged an individual in connection with a double fatal collision from Oct. 2, 2025.

Search warrant in North Huron yields illegal drugs

Denny Scott April 30, 2026News, Police

Six individuals have been charged after  an investigation by Huron County OPP led officers to an address on Currie Line in North Huron.

Huron OPP report increase in winter charges

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Motor vehicle collisions saw a decrease of 8.5 per cent, with two fatal injuries, 15 non-fatal injuries, and 167 incidents resulting in damage to property only. 

OPP lay 168 seatbelt charges during campaign

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

OPP officers with West Region’s 13 detachments laid 168 charges during the Easter long weekend traffic campaign, a police report confirms.

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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.

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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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