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Police

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.

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.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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