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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…

First of two community town halls on human trafficking held in area

Submitted March 12, 2026News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

KINCARDINE - On March 4, South Bruce OPP, in partnership with the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well Being Plan, hosted a Human Trafficking Community Town Hall at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine.

SIU investigating after arrest in Huron County

Submitted March 12, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

he province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Huron County.

Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

Denny Scott March 11, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

Midwestern Newspapers March 11, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

Two-vehicle collision claims life of North Huron resident

Submitted March 5, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Just before 9 a.m. on Feb. 17, Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services, and the Huron East Fire Department responded to a collision on North Line just north of Hydro Line Road in Huron East.

North Perth resident arrested in construction equipment theft

Submitted March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

WEST PERTH - Perth County OPP have recovered stolen property and arrested one individual in connection with a theft that occurred in the Municipality of West Perth on Feb. 23.

Local OPP recruiting for Youth In Policing Initiative

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have announced that recruitment is now underway for the 2026 Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI).

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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