At their Nov. 12 meeting, Perth County OPP board members heard October’s crime statistics and an update on officer actions at the local level.
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Search warrant in Huron East; driver charged in fatal collision
An investigation conducted by officers from Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, a weapon, and offence-related property.
Cultural summit focused on building belonging through art, culture and heritage
The Huron Cultural Office, in partnership with Local Immigration Partnership, held its annual Huron County Cultural Summit on Nov. 13 at the Lower Hall and Theatre at Blyth Memorial Hall.
Renewable energy project proposes battery storage facility in Morris-Turnberry
Council here provided preliminary support for a proposal for a battery energy storage system project in the municipality during their meeting on Nov. 4.
Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14 draws local crowd
The Wingham BIA hosted the annual Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14. Doug…
Deck the Halls in downtown Listowel
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WAHS presents ‘Fallfest’ with emphasis on CKNX 100 year anniversary plans
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Great War book talk- Author Murray Hunter, at Alice Monroe Branch of HCL
Murray Hunter presented a talk based upon his March 2025 published book, “Unforgotten: Thirty-…
Local Christmas parades and holiday festivities
As holiday season approaches, merriment and cheer begin to fill the air. Business merchants,…
Kincardine, Shelburne claim top spots at Wingham Silver Stick
The Wingham Ironmen hosted the annual Regional Silver Stick, though, this year. Thanks to the new divisions created by Ontario Minor Hockey Association, the tournament welcomed a number of new teams.
Public assistance leads to arrest in Milverton
PERTH EAST - Police have arrested one individual on a warrant following a report of a suspicious person in Milverton on Nov. 13, a police report confirms.
Patriots down Ironmen 8-2
WINGHAM – The Ironmen remain in fourth place with a one-point lead over the Mitchell Hawks…
Sweet taste of the season
WALKERTON - Lunch and bake sale at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Walkerton.
Four county region now has lowest unemployment rate in Ontario: labour market planning board
WALKERTON - Employment in this region increased by 6,400 (3.9%) in October, with gains in full-time employment (3.5%; 4,700) as well as in part-time employment (6%; 1,700).
New councillor to be appointed in January
WALKERTON - Brockton council will be holding a special council meeting in January to appoint a new member of council, to fill the vacancy left following the resignation of Carl Kuhnke. This was revised from the previous date of Feb. 3, 2026.
