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Police lay 13 charges in stolen vehicle incident in Wroxeter

Midwestern Newspapers December 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Hamilton man is facing a total of 13 criminal charges stemming from a stolen vehicle incident in Wroxeter. 

Police charge Listowel man in Memorial Park vandalism incident

Midwestern Newspapers December 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

Police have arrested one individual after an investigation into vandalism at Listowel Memorial Park last month.

North Perth man charged with stunt driving

Midwestern Newspapers December 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A North Perth man has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop that took place in Whitechurch on Dec. 15.

Police asking parents to speak to youth about risks of participating in social media challenges

Midwestern Newspapers December 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

Parents are being reminded to speak to children and youth about the risks of participating in social media challenges following an incident in Listowel where someone kicked in the front door of a Brock Street West home.

Vehicle thefts continue to rise in Perth County

Mike Wilson December 15, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

The number of stolen vehicles in Perth County is on the rise.

Local resident charged with domestic assault

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Perth resident after one person was assaulted during a domestic occurrence.

Howick woman charged for Listowel offences

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

One person was charged after a break and enter to a business and a mischief in Listowel.

Drugs seized in Listowel traffic stop

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

One person was charged after an investigation revealed they were in possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.

Two stolen vehicles recovered, Huron East man faces 15 charges

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

A break and enter and two vehicle thefts resulted in a Huron East resident facing 15 charges, after a series of events in Perth County last month.

OPP: latest research shows high levels of chemicals, lower-than-advertised levels of THC in illegal cannabis

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

OPP officials say tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and pesticide analysis  of illegal cannabis shows consumers should break ties with their “dealer” and switch to legal products.

Former youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault, exploitation charges

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

Last fall, Huron County OPP charged a former youth pastor from Wingham with seven counts of sexual assault and seven counts of sexual exploitation. On Dec. 1 at the Goderich Court House, Simon Chiarello pleaded guilty to the charges.

North Huron draft policing, building services budget discussed

Cory Bilyea December 15, 2021Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The incoming Director of Finance for North Huron told council that police services take up a considerable portion of the protective services budget during his presentation of the draft 2022 budget on Dec. 9.

Assault takes place in Monkton

Midwestern Newspapers December 9, 2021Police

One person was charged after an assault left a victim with non-life-threatening injuries in North Pe

Pedestrian killed in Poole identified

Midwestern Newspapers December 9, 2021Police

Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal collision that took place last week in the hamlet of Poole. 

Brockton man charged with assault, possession of weapon

Midwestern Newspapers December 6, 2021Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton man is one of two individuals charged by Wellington County OPP following an incident in Wellington North last week.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

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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