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Emergency crew responds to partial structure collapse at Bakker Dairy

Rachel Hammermueller February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD), Listowel station responded to the collapse.

North Huron receives provincial pothole grant

Cory Bilyea February 26, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program. 

Huron East Fire Department responds to balcony collapse, gas leak in Brussels

Rachel Hammermueller February 26, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 16, at the corner of Turnberry St. and Sports Dr. in Brussels, a balcony collapsed at a…

Huron East Fire Department reports a busy January

Rachel Hammermueller February 26, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received an update from Huron East Fire Department outlining its work across Jan., 2026. Huron East’s department responds to calls cross-border into Morris-Turnberry alongside The Fire Department of North Huron (FDNH).

Forcible Confinement charge in Huron

Submitted February 26, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Jan. 16, Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners.

Grey Bruce Crime Stoppers has new chair

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Ayush Adhikari, the newly-elected chair of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce, is relatively new to the program but is already active both at the local level and beyond.

North Huron Deputy Reeve hospitalized after altercation following council meeting

Midwestern Newspapers February 26, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WINGHAM - Huron County OPP are investigating after a member of North Huron Council was injured in an altercation following council’s Feb. 17 meeting, prompting council to temporarily move all future meetings online.

Special Investigations Unit activated after firearm discharged by police in fatal Kincardine incident

Submitted February 26, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

KINCARDINE - The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a situation in Kincardine that resulted in a person being pronounced deceased.

Fatal vehicle collision in North Perth claims life of 19-year-old

Submitted February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

NORTH PERTH - On Feb. 18, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Perth County OPP along with Paramedic Services and local fire Services responded to a two‑vehicle collision on Perth Line 72 near Perth Road 140.

Deputy Reeve hospitalized after altercation following township council meeting

Midwestern Newspapers February 26, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP are investigating after a member of North Huron Council was injured in an altercation following council’s Feb. 17 meeting, prompting council to temporarily move all future meetings online.

OPP board passes $60,586 budget

Rachel Hammermueller February 19, 2026Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP Detachment Board approved its 2026 budget at its Jan. 26 meeting after requesting an amendment to increase the administration budget to the draft budget at its Dec. 15, 2025 meeting.

Perth County OPP board takes action after officers injured, cruisers destroyed, drivers disobey barricaded road

Rachel Hammermueller February 19, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

Over 87 vehicles went around the ‘closed road’ barricades during the hours it was closed Feb. 6, 44 of them being transport trucks.

Child luring charges in Huron

Submitted February 19, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Zorra Township resident with several criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that commenced in December 2025. 

Police seek information about break and enter at Chesley business

Submitted February 19, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - South Bruce OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with a break and enter at a business in Chesley. 

Snowmobile safety week underway; OPP report fatalities in region

Submitted February 12, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

From Feb. 9 - 16, the OPP, in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), are hitting the trails for Motorized Snowmobile 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…

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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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