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Found slouched behind wheel, area resident charged with impaired, dangerous driving

Submitted November 6, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - On Oct. 26, South Bruce OPP received a call about a traffic hazard on Sideroad 30, south of Chesley.

Perth County crime stats; Intimate Partner Violence a continuing concern

Rachel Hammermueller October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

The Perth County OPP board discussed September crime statistics at their recurring meeting on Oct. 14, with Detachment Commander Tyler Stewart covering the highlights. 

OPP seek information on pickup truck stolen from property on Sideroad 25 N.

Submitted October 30, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - On Oct. 20, South Bruce OPP received a report that a pickup truck had been stolen from a property on Sideroad 25 North, Brockton.

Perth County OPP Detachment Board passes 2026 budget

Rachel Hammermueller October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

The Perth County OPP Detachment Board passed its 2026 budget during a meeting here on Oct. 14, in the amount of $44,048.83, the same amount as 2024, with a small adjustment to be made for mileage reimbursement. 

Driver charged in fatal collision

Submitted October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – One person has been charged following a motor vehicle collision that occured Aug.…

Three arrested following drug trafficking investigation by multiple police agencies

Submitted October 23, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce OPP executed warrants on Oct. 15 at several properties, a result of a drug trafficking investigation.

Police seeking information on hit and run collision

Submitted October 23, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH - Police are seeking information regarding a hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and cyclist in Huron County on Oct. 15, just after 8 p.m.

Community meetings to offer information on local human trafficking

Submitted October 16, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural

To help raise awareness and start important conversations, the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) and partners are hosting a series of community awareness townhall meetings. 

Driver airlifted from collision in South Bruce

Submitted October 16, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The evening of Oct. 13, South Bruce OPP responded to the scene of a motor vehicle collision at an address along Sideroad 40, in South Bruce.

OPP summer crime statistics show impaired driving an issue locally

Rachel Hammermueller October 16, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Huron County OPP board discussed crime and traffic statistics from the summer. 

Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short

Rachel Hammermueller October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.

Driver air lifted from off-road collision

Submitted October 16, 2025Police, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE - On Oct. 13, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at an address along Sideroad 40, Municipality of South Bruce.

Huron OPP offers cyber security tips for fraud protection

Submitted October 16, 2025Police, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The Huron County OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are continuing to raise the awareness for Huron County residents of the various scams that they may encounter on the telephone or online.

Firearms, illegal dugs seized in Huron East; arrest at F.E. Madill following threats

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth OPP, Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons and offence-related property.

McQuail approved to run for federal NDP leadership position

Submitted October 9, 2025Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County farmer and long-time political activist Tony McQuail, who identifies as a Green Progressive, has been approved as an official candidate for the federal New Democratic Party (NDP).

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Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

See all Listowel area articles.

U11A Southeast Surge claim home win against Midwest 49ers

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of March 2 through 8.

South Bruce approves tax rate increase of 2.87%, levy increase of 4.48%

South Bruce has officially finished its first budget under the new strong mayor powers system, having pushed the budget off until it once again became the purview of the entire council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

By Denny Scott

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

By Midwestern Newspapers

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

U11A Southeast Surge claim home win against Midwest 49ers

By Denny Scott

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of March 2 through 8.

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