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Police

Stolen credit card used to purchase truck tires at Hanover dealership

Submitted March 26, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Hanover Police Service officers have arrested a 27-year-old Toronto man who used a stolen credit card to purchase truck tires at a Hanover dealership.

OPP searching for vehicle of interest in Listowel; arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt

Submitted March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a vehicle and person of interest in relation to a collision that occurred Mar. 19, around 5:30 p.m.

Howick resident charged in Mapleton Break and Enter

Submitted March 19, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 26, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a break and enter at a residence within Mapleton Township. The suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival and was subsequently arrested on March 7, at approximately 6 p.m.

OPP seeking driver who fled Listowel collision scene; 140 livestock dead in structure fire; Howick resident charged in Break and Enter

Submitted March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – The Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a…

First of two community town halls on human trafficking held in area

Submitted March 12, 2026News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

KINCARDINE - On March 4, South Bruce OPP, in partnership with the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well Being Plan, hosted a Human Trafficking Community Town Hall at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine.

SIU investigating after arrest in Huron County

Submitted March 12, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

he province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Huron County.

Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

Denny Scott March 11, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

Midwestern Newspapers March 11, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

Two-vehicle collision claims life of North Huron resident

Submitted March 5, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Just before 9 a.m. on Feb. 17, Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services, and the Huron East Fire Department responded to a collision on North Line just north of Hydro Line Road in Huron East.

North Perth resident arrested in construction equipment theft

Submitted March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

WEST PERTH - Perth County OPP have recovered stolen property and arrested one individual in connection with a theft that occurred in the Municipality of West Perth on Feb. 23.

Local OPP recruiting for Youth In Policing Initiative

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have announced that recruitment is now underway for the 2026 Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI).

Police investigate Hanover stabbing; OPP warn about inspection fraud

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

LONDON - West Region Ontario Provincial Police are alerting businesses across southwestern Ontario following an investigation by the Oxford OPP.

Emergency crew responds to partial structure collapse at Bakker Dairy

Rachel Hammermueller February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD), Listowel station responded to the collapse.

North Huron receives provincial pothole grant

Cory Bilyea February 26, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. 

Huron East Fire Department responds to balcony collapse, gas leak in Brussels

Rachel Hammermueller February 26, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 16, at the corner of Turnberry St. and Sports Dr. in Brussels, a balcony collapsed at a…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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