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Police

‘Frauds and scams continue to be an issue’

Mike Wilson August 13, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say there has been a rise in elaborate and organized fraud occurrences in recent weeks.

OPP say Civic holiday weekend was the most tragic long weekend of the year

Midwestern Newspapers August 13, 2021Police

Police say a motor vehicle driver, a motorcyclist, two off-roaders and a kayaker lost their lives in separate incidents over the Civic holiday weekend, making it the most tragic long weekend of the year on OPP-patrolled roads, trails and waterways.

Charges laid in Listowel break and enter case

Midwestern Newspapers August 13, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

Police have arrested an individual after a break, enter and theft was completed at a property in Listowel.

Listowel resident charged following historical sexual assault investigation

Midwestern Newspapers August 13, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

A Listowel resident is facing sexual assault charges following a historical investigation.

Huron County OPP investigating three overnight thefts in Blyth

Midwestern Newspapers August 11, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning residents to take some preventative steps to thwart thieves targeting valuables left behind in vehicles following three overnight thefts in Blyth this week.

Listowel teen facing numerous charges following investigation

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

A Listowel resident is facing numerous charges, including assault and theft, following his arrest on July 31.

Listowel resident facing multiple assault charges

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

A Listowel resident is facing multiple charges following an investigation by Perth County OPP.

Huron County OPP say stunt driving charges are up 75 per cent this year

Midwestern Newspapers August 6, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has a straightforward message to the aggressive drivers out there – slow down.

Brussels resident facing multiple assault charges

Midwestern Newspapers August 5, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with several domestic assault charges following an investigation conducted by police yesterday.

Huron OPP recover stolen truck, mini-excavator and trailer

Midwestern Newspapers August 5, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP credit to a citizen's call about some suspicious activity in Wroxeter with helping police recover some stolen property.

Three local drivers charged with impaired driving over long weekend

Midwestern Newspapers August 5, 2021Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three local drivers with impaired driving over the Civic Holiday weekend.

Huron County OPP investigating thefts at local campground

Midwestern Newspapers August 4, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

Police are investigating a break, enter and thefts incident that happened last week at a campground in Howick Township.

Blyth driver charged with racing

Midwestern Newspapers July 29, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

MORRIS-TURNBERRY – A resident of Blyth has been charged under the Stunt Driving legislation…

Huron County man caught with stolen truck in Howick

Midwestern Newspapers July 29, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Huron County resident remains in custody on four criminal charges following an arrest made by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) last weekend.

OPP investigating fatal collision in ACW

Midwestern Newspapers July 28, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

On July 24, at 4:30 p.m., the Huron County OPP say they received a report of a single vehicle collision at a private driveway along Amberley Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township.

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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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