Over 87 vehicles went around the ‘closed road’ barricades during the hours it was closed Feb. 6, 44 of them being transport trucks.
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Child luring charges in Huron
The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Zorra Township resident with several criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that commenced in December 2025.
Police seek information about break and enter at Chesley business
CHESLEY - South Bruce OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with a break and enter at a business in Chesley.
Snowmobile safety week underway; OPP report fatalities in region
From Feb. 9 - 16, the OPP, in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), are hitting the trails for Motorized Snowmobile Week.
Brussels mill to transform into community space honouring heritage
The Maitland Mills Association held a public information night Feb. 5 detailing restoration plans for the historic Logan’s Mill in Brussels.
Peel Region youth faces charges in 2025 cannabis store break-in
HANOVER - A Peel Region youth faces several charges connected with the Sept. 20, 2025, break, enter and theft at a Hanover cannabis retail store.
South Bruce OPP investigating fatal snowmobile crash in region
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP were called to the scene of a fatal collision on Bruce Road 11 involving a vehicle and snowmobile, on Thursday, Feb. 5, at about 10:20 p.m.
Fatal snowmobile collision on Perth Line 72, 19-year-old deceased
NORTH PERTH - A 19-year-old lone driver is deceased following a collision involving a snowmobile in North Perth, a police report confirms.
Impaired driver in West Perth
One person has been charged for driving impaired after being stopped following a traffic violation on Jan. 27, a police report states.
Winter preparedness: Small choices that make a big difference
Winter in North Perth is nothing new, but each season brings its own reminders about how quickly conditions can change.
Police warn of counterfeit $100 bills
HANOVER - Hanover Police Service is investigating several reports of counterfeit $100 bills passed in the last week within Hanover.
Perth County OPP focussing on reducing crime through environmental design
Perth County OPP have taken CPTED, which has been implemented in other regions and internationally, and are ‘revamping’ and ‘improving’ it locally.
Plow operator injured in crash
SOUTHGATE - Grey-Bruce OPP were called to the scene of a collision involving four passenger vehicles and a snow plow on Jan. 22, at approximately 1:15 p.m. in Southgate, on Grey Road 14.
Over 100 traffic incidents in Perth County due to weather
WEST PERTH - Between Jan. 19 and 25, Perth County experienced a severe weather event that caused over 100 collisions, stranded motorists and road closures including Highway 23 from Palmerston to Elginfield Rd. and Highway 8 from Stratford to Goderich as well as numerous side roads throughout the cou
Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally
Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year.
