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Police

Déjà vu: Listowel property broken in to twice in one week

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

For the second time in a week, a Listowel residence under construction has been the victim of a break, enter and theft.

Palmerston resident charged for second time in 48 hours

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

For the second time in a span of three days, Perth County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident following a domestic incident in the Municipality of North Perth.

Attempted murder charge laid in recent shooting

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Morris-Turnberry man is among those charged at a recent shooting that took place near Brucefield.

OPP report shows general decrease in South Bruce crime

Kelsey Bent April 14, 2022Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

An annual report to South Bruce council has brought an area of concern to light for the local OPP. 

Numerous tools stolen during B&E in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are looking for suspects after a break, enter and theft from a residence under construction in Listowel.

Sexual assault reported in North Perth, arrest made

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police have laid a charge in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth last month.

Thief tries to steal catalytic converter

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A mobility transportation bus was damaged when an unknown person attempted to steal its catalytic converter.

Palmerston resident charged following domestic investigation

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident following a domestic investigation.

$65K of equipment stolen from Listowel tractor dealership

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A theft from a local tractor dealership has resulted in a significant loss.

North Perth resident charged after assaulting police officer

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A North Perth resident has been arrested and charged following an altercation with police that ended with an officer being assaulted.

South Bruce OPP respond to nine crashes involving deer in first week of April

Midwestern Newspapers April 8, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce OPP say they have been called to nine separate crashes involving motor vehicles and deer between April 1 and April 7.

Person charged after investigation

Midwestern Newspapers April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Further charges have been laid against an Etobicoke resident as a result of an ongoing investigation in Perth County.

Missing Lucknow man found deceased in Hanover

Midwestern Newspapers April 6, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A nearly three-month search to find a missing Lucknow man has ended tragically.

OPP lay murder charges in investigation of Brussels deaths

Submitted April 4, 2022Police

HURON EAST – Members from the Huron County OPP Crime Unit have laid murder charges in…

OPP investigating two suspicious deaths near Brussels

Submitted April 1, 2022Police

Police say a suspect has been taken into custody

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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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