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Police

OPP seeking witnesses in homicide

Submitted July 18, 2024News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

CENTRAL HURON – Huron OPP continue to seek witnesses in a homicide investigation in Central…

New victim interview room opens in Listowel with a focus on comfort, safety and accessibility

Rachel Hammermueller July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

A new victim interview room has opened in the Municipality of North Perth building at 330 Wallace Avenue North. 

OPP investigating collision on Sideroad 5, police releases

Submitted July 11, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sideroad 5 in the former Brant Township of Brockton was closed the morning of July 9 due to what a police press release referred to as a “serious collision investigation.”

Charges laid for assault with weapon

Midwestern Newspapers July 11, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

One person is facing charges after the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a serious assault in the Municipality of Brockton. 

Perth County OPP lay 217 traffic-related charges during Road Safety Week

Submitted July 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

All members of the Perth County OPP took part in the Canada Road Safety Week campaign June 21 to July 1. 

Break and Enter at Murphy’s Ice Cream; $800 in damage and losses reported

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Police

Police were seen on July 7 around 3 p.m. parked at Murphy’s Ice Cream, talking with employees and surveying around the business’s building. 

Death investigation in Central Huron leads to youth charged with First Degree Murder

Midwestern Newspapers July 11, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Ontario Provincial Police say a young person has been charged with First Degree Murder in connection with a death investigation in Central Huron.

OPP announces results of Canada Road Safety Week campaign

Submitted July 4, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Canada Road Safety Week ran from June 21 to July 1, with OPP officers focusing on the “big four” causal factors in serious collision on OPP patrolled roadways – impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and failing to wear a seatbelt.

OPP urge public to use life-saving equipment following fatal statistics

Submitted June 27, 2024Police, Wingham Advance Times

Every year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responds to fatal road, off-road and marine collisions/incidents that could have had a more positive outcome had the victims worn critical lifesaving equipment.

Canada Day traffic campaign; OPP focus on “Big Four” safety factors

Submitted June 27, 2024Police, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025 the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment for the annual Canada Day campaign, which runs from Friday June 21 through Monday July 2, a press release states.

OPP investigating vandalism

Submitted June 27, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP are investigating vandalism at the Walkerton community centre and ball diamonds.

First Responder walk aims to break stigma surrounding mental health

Rachel Hammermueller June 27, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Sergeant Manny Coelho worked as a police officer for decades before truly addressing his mental health.

OPP focus on “Big Four” safety factors for Canada Day; multiple impaired driver arrests in Perth County

Submitted June 27, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

As part of the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025, the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment for the annual Canada Day campaign, which runs from Friday June 21 through Monday July 2.

Police Report: Impaired driver found four times over the legal limit

Submitted June 20, 2024Local News, News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

HURON-KINLOSS – South Bruce OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Paradise…

ATV patrol officers focus on rider safety following increase in fatalities

Submitted June 6, 2024News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE - ATV Safety Awareness Week is May 31 to June 9, and South Bruce OPP are taking the opportunity to educate the public to ensure a safer ride.

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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.

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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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