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Police

Recent scams cost locals over $500K

Midwestern Newspapers November 2, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce OPP is sending out a fraud warning after a significant amount of money has been lost by residents of Southern Bruce County.

Local charged with multiple offences relating to underage sex assault

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual assault on a youth that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth. 

OPP charge local man for break in

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Police

On Oct. 8 just after 7:30 a.m., the Perth County OPP investigated a break and enter at a Road 166 North Perth address.

Man charged with causing disturbance

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Police

On Oct. 16, the Perth County OPP responded to a disturbance at a Wallace Avenue North business in Listowel.

OPP investigate local church theft

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Police

On Oct. 14 at approximately 12:18 p.m., Perth County OPP responded to a reported theft from a local church located on Wallace Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.  

Perth OPP investigating police impersonation incident

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Oct. 16, Perth County OPP officers responded to a report of an individual impersonating a police officer.

Collision involving school bus in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr October 26, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A collision between an SUV and school bus on Oct. 20 on McNabb St., Walkerton resulted in emer-gency services – paramedics and police – being called to the scene. Additional information was not available from police at press time.

Driver of tractor charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

You don’t have to be in a car or truck to be charged with impaired driving.

Morris-Turnberry to pay less for policing in 2023

Mike Wilson October 25, 2022Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

It was good news, financially, for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry when council was presented with the Ontario Provincial Police’s 2023 billing statement.

Police seize over $192K worth of drugs in Walkerton raid

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Five people are facing charges following the execution of a search warrant at an Amelia Street residence on Thursday.

‘Suspicious vehicle’ report leads to arrest of two North Huron residents, multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A 33-year-old female and 53-year-old male, both from North Huron are facing several criminal charges following a report of a suspicious vehicle that was reported to police earlier this week.

A deer a day: South Bruce OPP respond to 16 crashes involving deer in 16 days

Midwestern Newspapers October 19, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

North Perth youth victim of sextortion scam

Midwestern Newspapers October 19, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to think about sending intimate videos or images to strangers on the other side of the screen.

Wingham resident charged with multiple offences after ramming cruiser

Midwestern Newspapers October 12, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP has laid charges against a Wingham resident after they rammed a police cruiser with a stolen vehicle.  

Meth, steroid trafficking charges laid in Wingham

Midwestern Newspapers October 12, 2022Police

In policing, every traffic stop has the potential to turn into something more than meets the eye, as was the case with a traffic stop conducted in Wingham earlier this month.

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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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