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Police

Impaired driver arrested in North Perth after tips from public

Mike Wilson April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Tips from the public assisted in locating an impaired driver, who was arrested in North Perth on Good Friday. 

Theft of ATV results in two arrests

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two people after they stole an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and fled the scene.

Man charged for possessing break-in tools

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged after reports of a suspicious male in the area of Binning Street West and Victoria Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth wearing a headlamp, and going through garbage bins.

Mischief charge laid

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged after they damaged a door to an apartment in North Perth.

Collision involving vehicle/cyclist results in minor injuries

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in minor injuries.

One charged after leaving collision scene in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged with multiple offences after leaving the scene of a collision, and not reporting it to police.

South Bruce man rescued from Saratoga Swamp by police

Midwestern Newspapers April 27, 2022Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A senior from South Bruce is no doubt feeling exhausted and quite fortunate after he was rescued early this morning by police out of the Saratoga Swamp. 

Vehicle, keys stolen from Listowel car dealership

Midwestern Newspapers April 22, 2022Local News, Police

Police are investigating a break, enter and theft that took place at a car dealership in Listowel earlier this week.

Pickup truck stolen in Listowel recovered in Brockton

Midwestern Newspapers April 21, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Although police have recovered a pickup truck that was stolen in Listowel, the investigation continues.

Crime Stoppers report

Submitted April 20, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following break, enter, and theft occurrences.

OPP data reveals demographic least likely to buckle up

Midwestern Newspapers April 20, 2022Police

The OPP points to three age demographics that are the least likely to buckle up based on its 10-year fatality data.

Crash in Howick Township sends two to hospital

Midwestern Newspapers April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Officers from the Huron County OPP detachment are currently on scene of a two-vehicle crash located west of Clifford.

North Perth resident arrested, charged with possession of stolen property

Midwestern Newspapers April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

PERTH EAST – One person is facing charges in the Township of Perth East following an incident on…

Tires, rims stolen from vehicle at Listowel business

Midwestern Newspapers April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are looking for suspect(s) after four wheels, including rims and tires, were stolen from a business in Listowel earlier this month.

STAYING SAFE: Police offer six tips for safer bicycle riding

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With warmer weather returning to midwestern Ontario, you can expect to see area youth getting their bikes out. The OPP is offering the following tips to help prevent serious crashes involving bicycle riders:

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

See all Wingham area articles.

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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