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Police

OPP support Law Enforcement Torch Run

Rachel Hammermueller September 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL - The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) ran down Main Street and Wallace Avenue in Listowel on August 22 to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for the Special Olympics.

Brockton resident victim of Human trafficking

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP officer, Const. Melissa Barfoot, said there’s a common misconception about human trafficking being a city problem. It’s not. It’s in rural areas, too.

Serious, three-vehicle collision in Fordwich; attempted murder in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh

Submitted August 29, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A serious three-vehicle collision closed Fordwich Line at Perth Road 178 in the Township of Howick on Aug. 20.

Family Safety Day offers a fun lesson on road safety

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – The Aug. 24 at Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village offered children and their…

Impaired driver arrested after driving across lawn

Submitted August 29, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE – On Aug. 24, at 3:22 p.m., South Bruce OPP received about a motorist who had driven…

Crime Stoppers facing cash crunch, needs more board members

Submitted August 29, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE – The local Crime Stoppers program is in need of both funding and new board members in…

Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating

Submitted August 22, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.

Two representatives appointed to OPP Detachment Board

Rachel Hammermueller August 22, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Council here appointed two community representatives to the Huron County OPP Detachment Board. 

Progressive Agriculture Safety Day provides education for children

Emily Bowen August 22, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The Walkerton Agricultural Building was the setting for Progressive Agriculture…

South Bruce OPP investigate fatal single-vehicle accident in Arran-Elderslie

Submitted August 22, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE – A serious collision on B Line in Arran-Elderslie has resulted in the death of…

North Perth Summer Camps hold 2nd annual police academy at LDSS

Nicole Beswitherick August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

LISTOWEL - North Perth Summer Camps held its second annual police academy themed week at Listowel District Secondary School.

One person charged after early morning assault with weapon in Listowel

Submitted August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – On Aug. 10, 2024, Perth County OPP began investigating an assault that took place in…

OPP: Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2024Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.

One person arrested and charged after early morning assault in Listowel

Submitted August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Police

On Aug. 10, 2024, Perth County OPP began investigating an assault that took place in Listowel between 3:15 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street West and Mitchell Road South.

Charges laid in child luring investigation

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP Crime Unit charged a Cambridge resident with six criminal offences following a March, 2024 child luring investigation, a police report reads. 

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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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