Police are reminding residents to be wary of investment scams after a Mapleton resident was defrauded of over $100,000 – and then several thousand more after “a company” claimed it could recover the lost funds.
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Heat warning issued for Huron-Perth
Humidex temperatures reaching 40°C are expected for the next three days. High daytime temperatures near 30°C are expected Wednesday and Thursday. High temperatures and humidity may continue Friday.
Police searching for ATV stolen in Listowel
Police are searching for an ATV reported stolen from a residence in Listowel.
West Perth resident loses $40K to gift card scam
Police say a West Perth resident is out tens of thousands of dollars after becoming the latest local victim of the Gift Card Scam.
Perth County OPP seeking applicants for Citizen’s Police Academy
The Perth County OPP is looking for community-minded individuals interested in joining a Citizen's Police Academy this fall in the Municipality of West Perth.
Police: Huron-Kinloss driver refuses to provide breath sample, charged
Huron County OPP have charged a Huron-Kinloss resident with impaired driving offences and resisting a peace officer following an interaction with police on July 17.
Traffic complaint leads to charges against ACW resident
An Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident is facing multiple charges following a traffic complaint received by Huron County OPP on July 16.
North Huron driver stopped for driving ‘much slower’ than speed limit, charged with impaired
A driver was stopped by police on Clyde Line during the early hours of Canada Day – apparently for driving too slow.
Driver stopped for speeding, leaves with impaired charge
A South Huron resident was stopped by police earlier this month for speeding, but left with an impaired driving charge.
Trending upward: Home sales activity in North Huron up over last year
Higher borrowing rates do not seem to be deterring home buyers in North Huron.
High-speed internet goes online in rural Huron County
High-speed internet service is now accessible to 720 residents in rural Huron County areas, including Hutton Heights in Wingham, according to a July 14 announcement from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.
Decisions, decisions
Is it “aging” or “ageing?”
Wingham Ironmen’s request for extended ice time granted
North Huron council exempted the Wingham Ironmen from the new ice in/out policy after the hockey club met the requirements set out in the policy to book and pay for a minimum of 35 hours of ice time per week.
Palmer takes strong stance against draft changes to North Huron zoning bylaws
During a discussion on the proposed changes to North Huron’s zoning bylaw, Coun. Chris Palmer voiced a personal opinion regarding the modifications of agriculture or natural environment zones in rural areas.
