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Search warrant yields imitation firearms, illegal drugs; several snowmobile drivers charged with offences

Submitted January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

One person has been charged with multiple offences following the execution of a residential search warrant in the Municipality of West Perth.

Huron County OPP sees violent crime decrease in 2025, increase in drug crime

Rachel Hammermueller January 15, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP board met Dec. 15, 2025 where a report was included outlining crime statistics in the detachment area from Oct. - Dec. 2025. 

Single-vehicle crash claims life of driver

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEST GREY - West Grey Police Service is investigating a single vehicle collision that took place in the area of Sideroad 5 between Concessions 4 NDR and 6 NDR on Jan. 8, at approximately 5 p.m.

Anti-fraud experts say seniors in the crosshairs

Cory Bilyea January 8, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Elderly residents in Huron and South Bruce are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to scams, from fake cryptocurrency investments to “grandparent” emergencies, local police and financial advisors warned at a recent anti‑fraud seminar held on Dec. 18 in Wingham.

Romance scam victim loses over $60,000; multiple intimate partner violence charges

Submitted January 8, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A police report details that this latest incident involved an online dating app with an unknown person claiming to have financial problems, needing assistance. 

Bus stopped – twice – for driving on closed highway, reported by passenger

Submitted January 8, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

KINCARDINE - South Bruce OPP are reminding people that it’s not only dangerous to drive on a closed road, it’s also illegal.

OPP lay 269 impaired charges during RIDE

Submitted January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

ORILLIA - The annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign saw nearly 300 drivers facing impaired driving charges from 3,095 RIDE events in the west region.

Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them. 

Morris-Turnberry discusses 11 per cent OPP billing increase for 2026

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Paying for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) costs is going to “raise some eyebrows,” specifically at Morris-Turnberry this budget season, based on discussion at the regular council meeting on Dec. 16. 

OPP seeking help identifying individuals in break and enters

Submitted December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Police

LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying three persons of interest in relation to repeat break and enters that occurred in Listowel on Dec. 14 and 16.

Charges laid in assault on officers

Submitted December 25, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP were called to an Orange St., Walkerton address regarding a family dispute on Dec. 15, at about 8:39 p.m.

Huron County OPP bake sale raises $600; Eight IPV charges for Huron East individual; Gorrie resident arrested

Submitted December 25, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Huron County OPP and support staff baked tasty treats which were donated and made available for purchase by all Huron OPP employees, a press release states.

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Rachel Hammermueller December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

Rachel Hammermueller December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Howick Intimate Partner Violence case results in nine charges for individual

Submitted December 18, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A 45-year-old individual from Howick has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with IPV.

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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. 

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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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