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Police

Two people arrested; $100,000 worth of property recovered

Submitted June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST – Two Perth East resident, aged 47 and 42, were arrested May 29 at an address on Line…

You need a life jacket to operate a paddleboard? Police say yes

Pauline Kerr June 6, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Officers aboard the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit vessel patrolling Miller Lake in Northern Bruce Peninsula observed a paddleboarder without required safety equipment.

Two vehicle collision over long weekend; one person airlifted

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

NORTH PERTH -  One person was airlifted by ORNGE air ambulance on the afternoon of May 17 following a two vehicle collision in the area of Line 87 and Road 165.

South Bruce resident faces weapons charges

Submitted April 25, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A 42-year-od South Bruce resident faces several weapons-related charges in connection with an incident here last month.

Kayakers rescued on Saugeen River in Hanover

Submitted April 25, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hanover Police Chief Christopher Knoll has a warning for anyone planning to go out on the water this time of year: be careful, and be prepared.

OPP investigating collision involving vehicle, buggy

Submitted April 25, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

According to an OPP release, no injuries were reported from a crash involving a horse drawn buggy.

North Perth resident killed in Line 86 collision

Submitted April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

One person is deceased following a collision west of Dorking involving three motor vehicles in Perth County.

Project Safe Trade offers local residents safe place to complete online transactions

Pauline Kerr March 7, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) held a press conference Monday, March 4 to announce the addition of a Project Safe Trade spot at the Walkerton detachment.

The OPP and partners launch the 20th edition of Fraud Prevention Month

Submitted March 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

This year's Fraud Prevention Month (FPM) campaign will focus on "20 years of fighting fraud - where are we now?". The 2024 campaign will showcase the way fraud has evolved over the past 20 years. The goal of the campaign is to empower Canadians with information, tools, and strategies to recognize, r

Hanover police make drug bust during traffic stop

Midwestern Newspapers February 1, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Jan. 25 at 8:30 p.m., police initiated a traffic stop when they recognized a 30-year-old West Grey man wanted in a previous incident. The man was a passenger in the vehicle.

Hanover police arrest suspects in stolen vehicle

Midwestern Newspapers February 1, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Jan. 26, at 5:50 a.m., Hanover police responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on 11th Avenue.

One dead, one in hospital after collision involving horse drawn buggy on Dec. 18

Midwestern Newspapers December 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Police say a child has died following a motor vehicle collision in North Perth earlier this week.

‘I’ve been taken advantage of’

Mike Wilson December 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

As a parent, one of the worst imaginable phone calls you could receive is that your child has been involved in a car accident.

Police investigate arson at Hanover motel

Midwestern Newspapers December 21, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Friday, Dec. 15, at 6:35 p.m., Hanover police and fire department responded to a call at the Travellers Inn Motel on 7th Avenue.

Waterloo man arrested for Hanover home invasion

Midwestern Newspapers December 6, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) arrested a man who faces a number of charges, including those related to a home invasion in Hanover.

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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. 

See all Listowel area articles.

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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