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Police

OPP: ‘If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is’

Mike Wilson August 16, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

“If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Those are the words of advice coming from the Perth County OPP, who say they have been receiving an increase in reports of unfinished paving projects and extremely poor-quality jobs in North Perth.

OPP requests space in downtown Wingham

Cory Bilyea August 16, 2023Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron OPP Detachment Commander Jason Younan spoke to North Huron council at length at the Aug. 8 meeting, updating them on recent policing data in Wingham and making a special request for council to consider.

Disturbance leads to intimate partner violence investigation

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after police responded to a disturbance.

Two charged following Listowel disturbance

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people after a disturbance.

Police seek video footage of Centennial Park area from Aug. 8

Midwestern Newspapers August 11, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP are interested in viewing any video, including dash cam video, of the area of Centennial Park between midnight of Aug. 7 and 4 a.m. on Aug. 8.

Driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP have charged a Brockton resident with impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash along Bruce County Road 19 last week.

Wilcox outlines priorities for South Bruce OPP

Pauline Kerr August 9, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Insp. Keegan Wilcox is the new South Bruce OPP detachment commander, effective July 3.

Aug. 5 incident in Brussels results in multiple charges against Huron East man

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2023Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Police have laid several charges against a Huron East man following an incident on Turnberry Street in Brussels on Aug. 5.

Intimate partner violence investigation leads to charges against Brockton resident

Midwestern Newspapers August 2, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – On July 23, 2023, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Brockton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old of Simcoe County has been charged with domestic mischief, spousal assault, and uttering threats. The accused

Mildmay man facing drug-related charges

Midwestern Newspapers July 27, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Mildmay resident is facing several drug-related charges following a two-vehicle collision in North Perth last month.

OPP issue warning after Mapleton resident scammed out of $113,000

Midwestern Newspapers July 26, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Police are reminding residents to be wary of investment scams after a Mapleton resident was defrauded of over $100,000 – and then several thousand more after “a company” claimed it could recover the lost funds.

Police searching for ATV stolen in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers July 24, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Police are searching for an ATV reported stolen from a residence in Listowel.

West Perth resident loses $40K to gift card scam

Midwestern Newspapers July 24, 2023Independent Plus, Police

Police say a West Perth resident is out tens of thousands of dollars after becoming the latest local victim of the Gift Card Scam.

Perth County OPP seeking applicants for Citizen’s Police Academy

Midwestern Newspapers July 21, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP is looking for community-minded individuals interested in joining a Citizen's Police Academy this fall in the Municipality of West Perth.

Police: Huron-Kinloss driver refuses to provide breath sample, charged

Midwestern Newspapers July 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP have charged a Huron-Kinloss resident with impaired driving offences and resisting a peace officer following an interaction with police on July 17.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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