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Police requesting help identifying vehicle of interest relating to instances of vehicle damage, injury

Submitted June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Police are requesting public assistance with identifying a vehicle of interest in relation to multiple instances on May 27 resulted in injury and vehicle damage, a police report states.

Paramedics honoured at Huron County Council

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the May 21 regular Huron County Council meeting, members and staff recognized several local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.

Hanover Police Chief receives Coronation Medal

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal to Hanover’s Chief of Police, Chris Knoll.

Workplace incident results in death

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

On May 23, 2025, at approximately 6 a.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services, and Brockton Fire and Emergency Services were called to an address along Concession 6 of Greenock (Chepstow) for a workplace incident.

Minto resident charged with impaired driving in Brockton after suspicious vehicle report

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle parked along Bruce Road 19 in the Municipality of Brockton on May 16, at approximately 9:13 p.m.

Perth OPP seeking assistance with collisions, break and enter

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred May 15.

Paddlers account for nearly half of boating-related deaths, says OPP

Submitted May 22, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Fifty-six paddlers were among the 131 people died in boating incidents on OPP-patrolled waterways in the last five years, an OPP press release states.

Chicken theft cold case in South Huron an inside job

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Charges are laid two years after Huron County OPP began investigating a reported theft of 45,000 chicks from a South Huron farm in spring 2023. 

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

Invisible Wounds, Leslie Motors honour first responders on May 1

Cory Bilyea May 15, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

For 10 years, Invisible Wounds, an organization dedicated to positively contributing to the lives of first responders, health professionals and their families, has teamed up with Leslie Motors to honour first responders on May 1.

OPP share statistics of 382 fatal road collisions in 2024, outline causes ahead of road safety week

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, running May 13-19, the OPP are reporting that the vast majority of the 382 road users who died on OPP-patrolled roads in 2024 had their lives cut short because of careless decisions and actions behind the wheel and in passenger seats, a press release states

F.E. Madill hosts information night on human trafficking of youth

Rachel Hammermueller May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the latest push to raise awareness around the locally rising threat of human trafficking, F.E. Madill Secondary School held an information night on Apr. 29, with gymnasium seats filled with listeners across age demographics.

Huron County OPP announces new detachment commander

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP has named their new detachment commander. 

Assault in North Huron; school bus driver charged with careless driving

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On April 23, members of the Huron County OPP responded to a report of an assault in the Municipality of Huron East. Following investigation, a police report states, the suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.

Charges laid after collision with police vehicle; individual charged after fleeing scene

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Perth County OPP have charged an individual with nine criminal offences after colliding with a police vehicle in the Listowel on April 29, a police report states.

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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).

See all Wingham area articles.

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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