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Police

Stunt driver charged

Midwestern Newspapers December 29, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a Harriston driver after they were speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit.  

Durham driver charged after ditching vehicle in West Perth

Midwestern Newspapers December 22, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Durham resident has been charged after their vehicle ended up in a ditch earlier this month.

Police investigating thefts from work truck, job site in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are investigating two separate thefts of construction tools in North Perth that took place recently.

Owen Sound man facing 65 charges following arrest in Hanover

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

An Owen Sound man is facing 65 charges following a nearly eight-month long investigation by the Hanover Police Service.

Wires cut in transport trucks, items stolen from locked vehicle in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity following a pair of incidents on Dec. 9 in North Perth.

Hanover police perform CPR on person with no vital signs

Pauline Kerr December 8, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hanover police have had a busy few days.

Chesley man arrested in Fergus, facing multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers December 8, 2022Police

A Chesley man is facing multiple charges after being arrested by Wellington County OPP last month.

North Perth man victim of extortion after sending ‘explicit photo’ to woman he met online

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are reminding residents of the dangers of engaging in online chats following an incident in North Perth that saw a local man become the victim of extortion.

‘Don’t pay the con artist’: Police say area residents lost over $10,000 last week

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after reports that more than $10,000 was lost this past week in southern Bruce County.

OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.

Driver charged following single motor-vehicle collision

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 24 just before 8 a.m., the Perth County OPP and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Perth-Oxford Road in the Township of Perth East.  

Theft from delivery truck in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 25 at approximately 10:16 a.m., Perth County OPP received a report of a theft of a cell phone from a delivery truck.

Driver impaired by drug

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 25 at approximately 8:40 p.m., Perth County OPP stopped a vehicle on Binning Street West in the Municipality of North Perth.  

Driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 26 just after 10 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting a general patrol when they came across a vehicle in the ditch on Perth Line 72 in the Township of Perth East.

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.

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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…

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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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