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Fatal fire west of Teeswater under investigation

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Local News, Music, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A fire at a home on Bruce County Road 6, west of Teeswater, on Monday morning is under investigation.

Police charge third person in Arran Township raid

Midwestern Newspapers November 24, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have laid a total of 18 charges against a third person they say was involved with criminal activity at an Arran Township property.

Chesley man arrested in Fergus, facing multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers November 23, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Chesley man is facing multiple charges after being arrested by Wellington County OPP earlier this week.

OPP hosts ‘stuff a cruiser’ event in Listowel

Dan McNee November 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary officers Jeff Small (left) and Kyle Richardson had no problem acquiring a vanload of holiday food donations for the Listowel branch of the Salvation Army food bank on Nov. 19 at Zehrs Markets in Listowel, during its annual ‘Stuff A Cruiser’ event.

Theft charge laid

Midwestern Newspapers November 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A person has been charged after stealing lottery tickets from a local business.

Police investigate destroyed stop signs, mailboxes

Midwestern Newspapers November 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 13 just before 9 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called by a concerned citizen reporting mischiefs at various addresses located on Line 75 and Line 78.

Police recover $100K worth of stolen good, drugs in Arran Township raid

Midwestern Newspapers November 18, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A raid at an Arran Township property earlier this week has resulted in the seizure of more than$100,000 worth of stolen property and drugs, and nearly 70 charges laid against two individuals.

OPP 2023 total policing cost for North Perth over $2.5 million

Melissa Dunphy November 9, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

The council of the Municipality of North Perth received the OPP municipal policing 2023 annual billing statement at its Nov. 7 meeting.

Atwood resident charged with impaired driving

Midwestern Newspapers November 9, 2022Police

On Oct. 23 just after 10 p.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Road 140 in the Municipality of North Perth.

Impaired driver charged with several offences

Midwestern Newspapers November 9, 2022Police

On Oct. 26 just before 4 p.m., Perth County OPP stopped and investigated a motor vehicle that was showing odd driving behaviour on Argyle Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.

Charges laid for impaired driver

Midwestern Newspapers November 9, 2022Police

Perth County OPP has charged a 30-year-old with impaired driving.

Driver charged with impaired operation

Midwestern Newspapers November 9, 2022Police

A driver has been charged with an impaired-related offence in the Municipality of North Perth.

Driver strikes construction worker, flees scene on Oct. 17

Midwestern Newspapers November 9, 2022Police

One person was charged after colliding with a construction worker and fleeing the scene.

Truck stolen from Culross Township property

Midwestern Newspapers November 3, 2022Police

Police are searching for a pickup truck that was reported stolen from a Culross Township property yesterday morning.

OPP investigate mischief to Listowel school after multiple trees removed

Midwestern Newspapers November 2, 2022Police

On Oct. 1 at approximately 12:41 p.m., the Perth County OPP investigated an act of mischief at a local school in the Municipality of North Perth.  

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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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