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Police

Perth East driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers October 27, 2021Police

A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program resulted in a driver being recently charged with impaired driving in the Township of Perth East.

Waterloo resident charged following domestic incident in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers October 27, 2021Police

One person is facing charges following an investigation into a domestic incident in North Perth. 

Murder charge laid in relation to 1985 death of infant girl

Midwestern Newspapers October 27, 2021Police

One person has been charged following a death investigation in Perth County.

Perth County OPP assist in abduction-related arrest

Midwestern Newspapers October 27, 2021Police

A City of Toronto resident has been charged after an ongoing investigation in Perth County.

Police urging drivers not to veer for deer

Submitted October 21, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

PERTH COUNTY - The Perth County OPP is urging all motorists not to veer for deer.

North Perth resident charged with harassment

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

A North Perth resident has been charged with harassment following an on-going incident.

OPP reveals local results of Operation Impact, Oct. 8-11

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) utilized all available officers to participate in Operation Impact from Oct. 8-11.

Impaired driver arrested

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

On Sept. 26 just after 1 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police officer was on general patrol in the Municipality of North Perth when they conducted a traffic stop.

Listowel shoplifter charged

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

On Sept. 20 just before 12 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a shoplifter at a business on Mitchell Road South in Listowel. 

Listowel resident charged with multiple domestic offences

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

One person is facing charges following a domestic incident in the Municipality of North Perth.

Missing Perth East youth found following regional police search

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of the Toronto Police Service and Stratford Police Service, has located an 11-year-old youth who had been missing from the Township of Perth East since Oct. 16.

Community ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ for Walkerton food bank

Submitted October 20, 2021Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP members say they received fantastic community support of their Stuff the Cruiser event on Oct. 9 in Walkerton. Thanks to community members, 10 shopping carts and more than $400 was donated to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured is South Bruce OPP Auxiliary Constable Pete D

Suspicious person report leads to impaired driving charge

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Police

A resident of Wingham is facing a number of charges after police got called about a suspicious man slouched over in a parked pickup truck.

Wingham resident facing impaired, drug possession charges

Submitted October 20, 2021Police

Huron County OPP have laid charges against a Wingham resident following an alleged impaired driving occurrence last week northwest of Wingham.

North Huron resident facing slew of charges

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Police

BLYTH – A North Huron resident remains in custody following a police investigation last week. On…

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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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