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Police

OPP lays 655 charges during recent Festive RIDE campaign

Midwestern Newspapers January 20, 2022Police

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concluded its annual Festive RIDE campaign on Jan. 2, 2022, having charged 655 drivers with impaired driving. 

Stolen snowmobiles, trailers reported throughout Perth

Midwestern Newspapers January 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Since November, a number of items have been stolen from properties in Perth County, including trailers and a snowmobile taken during a break and enter.

Local resident facing abduction charge

Midwestern Newspapers January 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A North Perth resident is facing a charge following a missing person investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.

Impaired driver rolls vehicle

Midwestern Newspapers January 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Another impaired driver has been arrested and charged after they rolled their car into a Perth East ditch earlier this month.

Fleeing, impaired driver racks up multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers January 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged after they drove while impaired, and struck an outbuilding at a residence in the Municipality of North Perth.

Extensive drug charges laid following traffic stop

Midwestern Newspapers January 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A traffic stop in the Municipality of North Perth in December has resulted in four people facing a variety of charges, seized drugs, and a damaged police cruiser.

Huron County OPP investigating snowmobile crash

Midwestern Newspapers January 20, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP officers are investigating a snowmobile crash that took place early Saturday morning, southwest of Wroxeter that has resulted in serious injuries. 

Stolen vehicle found destroyed by fire

Midwestern Newspapers January 14, 2022Police

Huron County OPP continues to investigate a vehicle theft and subsequent arson that took place recently. 

OPP investigating theft of lumber in Elderslie Township

Midwestern Newspapers January 14, 2022Police

On Dec. 29, at 4:42 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a property in the 3,000 block of Bruce County Road 3 in Elderslie Township. 

Police recover stolen vehicle in Chesley

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

Two individuals are facing charges after South Bruce OPP recovered a stolen vehicle in Chesley.

Tip from public leads to impaired charge

Midwestern Newspapers January 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Another impaired driver was arrested in Perth East, thanks to a traffic complaint from a member of the public.

North Perth man charged with weapon, threat offences

Midwestern Newspapers January 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A North Perth resident was charged after an altercation at a residence that involved a weapon.

Five vehicles stolen from dealership in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers January 5, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP are asking for assistance in locating three vehicles that were stolen from a Listowel dealership on New Year's Eve.

Brockton driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers January 5, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have charged a Brockton man with impaired driving.

Another domestic incident reported in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers December 31, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged another North Perth resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.

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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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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget

LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

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SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

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MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

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