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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.

Poor weather believed to be factor in school bus crash

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2023Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP are still investigating a single-vehicle crash south of Bluevale earlier this week, but believe that poor weather played a factor.

Perth County OPP investigate fatal collision

Midwestern Newspapers November 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

One person has died as a result of a motor-vehicle collision in Perth County last Thursday afternoon.

Howick resident out $70K in cryptocurrency fraud

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Howick resident is out $70,000 as a result of a cyptocurrency scam, according to Huron County OPP.

OPP respond to 29 crashes involving deer during two-week period

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

For hunters, bagging a deer every day is a good thing. That’s not the case for drivers on local roadways.

Brockton resident killed in Howick Township crash

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A two-vehicle intersection-related motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck has claimed the life of a Brockton resident. 

Brockton resident charged in attempted break-in

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton resident is one of four people facing charges by Wellington County OPP in relation to a reported break-in at a Harriston address.

South Bruce OPP charge 48 drivers over Thanksgiving weekend

Midwestern Newspapers October 19, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) utilized all available officers to participate in Operation Impact from Oct. 6-9.

Federal offender arrested in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr October 4, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A federal offender who had been unlawfully at large was apprehended in Walkerton on Sept. 27 on a Canada-wide warrant.

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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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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget

LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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By Submitted

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

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

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

By Submitted

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

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