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Huron County 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run a success, raises $7,200

Submitted July 10, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) saw many participants take to the main streets of Wingham, Goderich, Clinton and Blyth on June 4.   

South Bruce Fire holds Summer Safety Station at Teeswater Ball Diamonds

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the public were invited to participate in fire safety activities.

Prison escapee possibly in South Bruce

Submitted July 10, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The OPP were notified of an escapee from a Quebec correctional institution on July 6, a police report states. 

Quebec prison escapee may be in South Bruce or Hanover areas

Submitted July 10, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - The OPP have been notified that an escapee from a Quebec prison may be in southwestern Ontario, specifically, in the South Bruce or Hanover areas.

Police investigate motorcycle theft in Listowel

Submitted July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are investigating the theft of a motorcycle in Listowel that occured…

Multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron East

Submitted July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

On June 9, members Huron County OPP opened an intimate partner violence investigation in Huron East.

Huron East Fire Chief updates council on priorities in role, station activities

Rachel Hammermueller July 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their June 17 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council heard an update from new Huron East Fire Chief Glen Ackerman. 

Intimate partner violence involving firearm results in several charges

Submitted July 3, 2025News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On June 28, police were called to a matter involving intimate partners that involved an assault, during which a firearm was brandished.

Legion, expert seek to connect Memorial Crosses with area

Denny Scott June 26, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Historical medal reclaimer Dave Thomson and the Listowel branch of the Royal Canadian Legion are looking to work on recovering First World War memorial medals that may belong to local families, if they can connect with or identify those families.

Huron East driver charged with impaired driving, possession

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

CENTRAL HURON - Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident following a suspicious vehicle complaint in here on June 2, a police report states.

OPP seek truck stolen from Mildmay parking lot on June 19

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - South Bruce OPP are looking for a pick-up truck stolen from a parking lot in the area of Elora St., Mildmay, between the hours of 7 and 11:46 p.m. on June 19.

Hanover Police locate vehicle tied to fatal hit-and-run

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Police continue to look for the driver of a vehicle that struck a 66-year-old Hanover female pedestrian on June 11 at 5:20 p.m. 

Hanover Police looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run

Midwestern Newspapers June 12, 2025Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

HANOVER – Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 66-year-old Hanover female pedestrian on July 11 at 5:20 p.m. The collision occurred at the entrance to Hanover Park on 7th Avenue.

OPP seeking help in sexual assault investigation in Palmerston

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Police

PALMERSTON - The Wellington County OPP are seeking assistance to identify a suspect in a sexual assault investigation on Whites Junction trail north of Palmerston on May 25.

Torch Run for Special Olympics kicked off in Wingham June 4

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run began in Wingham, seeing participants from around Huron County taking part in the annual event.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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