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Listowel IPV session teaches how to identify abusers, help victims to prevent death

Rachel Hammermueller April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

Urgent and direct were tones echoing in the small gym at Listowel Eastdale Public School the evening of March 11.

Perth County OPP dedicates staff member to monitoring released offenders

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

OMAP is a crime suppression strategy designed to deter repeat offenders, holding them accountable to release conditions, Vincent told the board that day.

Arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt

Submitted March 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026. 

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.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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