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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).

Indecent act charges at Lucknow music festival; online fraud results in $130K loss

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

On Aug. 23, at approximately 11:30 p.m., South Bruce OPP were conducting patrols at an event grounds property in Lucknow during a weekend-long music festival.

Tragic collision in North Perth claims two lives

Submitted October 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH - A two-vehicle collision in North Perth has claimed two lives and sent another individual to a London Hospital.

Hanover police arrest armed suspects after high-risk take down

Submitted October 9, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Hanover police made what was called, by Chief Christopher Knoll, a high-risk arrest on Oct. 5.

Arrest made in multi-county thefts; persons-of-interest in church break and enter

Submitted October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH COUNTY - Police have arrested one individual following multiple property crimes in Perth, Huron, Wellington, Oxford, Stratford and Waterloo Region.

Police seize weapons, Huron-Kinloss man charged after collision

Submitted October 2, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HURON-KINLOSS - South Bruce OPP ended up seizing a number of weapons after responding to a single vehicle collision on Sept. 25, at approximately 5:41 p.m. The collision took place at the intersection of Highway 21 and Concession 10.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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