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Police

Perth County OPP Auxiliary hosting annual holiday food drive, Dec. 4

Submitted November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

For many of us, the holiday season serves as a time to reflect upon our blessings, and to reach out to those in need. 

Crash leads to impaired charges against Harriston resident

Midwestern Newspapers November 12, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Harriston resident is facing multiple charges following a crash earlier this month east of Gorrie.

Project Red Ribbon campaign launched in Wingham

Midwestern Newspapers November 12, 2021Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Huron County OPP and South Bruce OPP were in Wingham last week to support the local Huron-Bruce Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) chapter with their annual Project Red Ribbon Campaign.

Howick driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers November 12, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

CLINTON – A Howick resident has been charged with impaired driving after police say they failed…

SIU investigating fatal crash in West Grey

Mike Wilson November 11, 2021Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating a Nov. 7 crash east of Durham that claimed the life of one man and injured three others.

Driver charged with racing in Perth East

Midwestern Newspapers November 10, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a driver after they were clocked speeding more than 60 km/h over the limit in the Township of Perth East in late October.

Impaired driver arrested at RIDE program

Midwestern Newspapers November 10, 2021Police

On Oct. 22 just after 6 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) in the Municipality of North Perth.

Listowel resident charged in domestic incident

Midwestern Newspapers November 10, 2021Police

One person is facing a criminal charge as a result of a domestic incident in North Perth.

Barber Avenue balcony climber charged with threat utterance

Midwestern Newspapers November 10, 2021Police

One person is facing one charge in the Municipality of North Perth following an incident last month.

Bike thief arrested in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers November 4, 2021Police

On Oct. 12 just after 6 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a theft of a bicycle from outside of a local business on Wallace Avenue North, in the Municipality of North Perth.

42-year-old charged in domestic incident in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers November 4, 2021Police

One person is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic incident in North Perth.

Charge laid after domestic incident in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers November 4, 2021Police

One person is facing criminal charges as a result of a domestic incident in the Municipality of North Perth.

Listowel man charged following violent robbery

Midwestern Newspapers November 4, 2021Police

One person is facing a robbery charge in the Municipality of North Perth following an incident in mid-October.

Impaired driver arrested following collision

Midwestern Newspapers November 4, 2021Police

On Oct. 20 just after 1:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was alerted to a single-vehicle collision on Line 34 in the Township of Perth East. 

Police seek assistance from public in Monkton theft

Midwestern Newspapers October 27, 2021Police

Police are looking for assistance from the public identifying a person of interest in relation to a theft from a business in North Perth.

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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. 

See all Listowel area articles.

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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