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Police

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.

ORNGE air ambulance used to transport worker with life-threatening injuries

Cory Bilyea September 28, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A hydro worker was sent to an out-of-area hospital with life-threatening injuries after what Huron County OPP is calling an apparent electrocution just outside of Wingham on Sunday.

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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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