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‘Series of alarming events’ ends with canine unit catching suspect

Midwestern Newspapers January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a North Perth resident with 22 criminal charges following what police are calling a “series of alarming events” earlier this week.

South Bruce OPP warn of ‘money for bail’ scam

Midwestern Newspapers January 27, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to be cautious of cons and scams after receiving reports on a "money for bail" scam being attempted in the detachment area.

Three taken to hospital following bus, commercial vehicle collision

Midwestern Newspapers January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Two students were on board a school bus when it collided with a commercial motor vehicle in a serious incident on Jan. 20 in Perth East, leading to an emergency airlift.

Snowmobile stolen from rural Listowel residence

Midwestern Newspapers January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A snowmobile is the only outstanding stolen item following a rural break and enter last week.

Shoplifting suspect arrested following brief foot pursuit

Midwestern Newspapers January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A suspect led police on a brief foot pursuit after a theft from a local business, but they were immediately arrested.

OPP urges North Perth residents to ‘Lock It or Lose It’

Midwestern Newspapers January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents to “Lock It or Lose It” after a string of thefts from unlocked vehicles in the southeast and southwest quadrants of Listowel last week.

Tractor-trailer crashes into three downtown Listowel businesses

Dan McNee January 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

The irony that a huge positive came out of the latest provincial pandemic lockdown following a frightening incident last Friday morning in downtown Listowel is not lost on Diana Sweets owner Tami Cressey.

Officer assaulted, two Lucknow residents charged

Midwestern Newspapers January 27, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Huron County OPP officer was assaulted and narrowly escaped serious injuries following an incident that took place in Goderich last week.

Charges laid in two-vehicle crash in Carrick Township

Midwestern Newspapers January 26, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Waterloo Region driver has been charged by South Bruce OPP following a two-vehicle crash in Carrick Township on Sunday.

Brockton resident charged with impaired driving

Midwestern Newspapers January 26, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton resident is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving, following a single vehicle crash last week.

Impaired driving facing court date

Midwestern Newspapers January 26, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Carrick Township resident is facing charges, including impaired driving, after ditching their vehicle on Bruce County Road 4 last week.

Perth County OPP reminding residents to be aware of frauds

Midwestern Newspapers January 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP is reminding the public to be vigilant and always verify information after a North Perth resident fell victim to a popular scam.

Theft from Listowel business results in three people being charged

Midwestern Newspapers January 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

An ongoing investigation into a theft from a business in Listowel’s north end has resulted in charges against three people.

Police respond to Brant Township break-in, make arrest

Midwestern Newspapers January 26, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Wellington North man is facing charges following his arrest at a break-in at a Brant Township commercial property on Jan. 25.

Crash between SUV, horse and buggy claims one life in Morris-Turnberry

Midwestern Newspapers January 25, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal crash between and SUV and horse and buggy.

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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

See all Listowel area articles.

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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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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