Wingham Free Press
(Wingham, North Huron) North Huron’s response to a Charter challenge exposes an oppressive view of local democracy: citizens may watch government, but only on government’s terms. In its August 10 factum, the Township defends banning independent cameras, excluding citizens and media from council chambers, issuing trespass notices and having police remove and arrest them. North […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Another violent incident in Wingham is raising serious questions about policing and response times after a resident reportedly called police for help during a confrontation involving a group in Cruickshank Park — only to wait approximately 30 minutes for officers to arrive. During that time, the victim says he was chased through […]
“When even the police won’t talk to the police, what chance does the public have?” (Wingham, North Huron) The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has closed its investigation into the March 4, 2026 arrest of (redacted), concluding there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the Ontario Provincial Police officer whose knee likely fractured […]
Police are looking for a suspect after a male was stabbed in a parking lot in Oshawa. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a fight call in the area of Simcoe Street and John Street. Police received information that a large group of people were […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Parents across the region are demanding that the Avon Maitland District School Board finally abandon outdated “zero tolerance” thinking that many say punishes victims while bullies continue unchecked. Numerous parents have come forward alleging that students at F.E. Madill Secondary School and other area schools are punished when they finally defend themselves […]
(Wingham, North Huron) — Current Huron OPP Detachment Commander Laura Lee Brown is facing significant blowback over the alleged attempted cover-up of the February 17, 2026 assaults involving North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer. Victims report that their statements were destroyed (went missing) and that they were threatened by both OPP officers and town staff. […]
(Wingham, North Huron) — There are three active SIU investigations involving the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton. This is highly unusual, as there are zero in the surrounding detachments. Stats and reports indicate the only difference is that citizens in Huron County are standing their ground and refusing to tolerate abuse from police. Sources within […]
(Wingham, North Huron, ON) North Huron council continues to hold illegal virtual meetings. At the last meeting, council rammed through selling off the Museum building before the lame duck session starts. Wingham residents were not consulted, and were threatened with arrest if they asked a question. Blyth and East-Wawanosh councillors are forcing this decision on […]
(Wingham, North Huron, ON) — A student at F.E. Madill Secondary School was seriously injured in a fire incident that has shaken the entire community. Video circulating online shows a person engulfed in flames. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have confirmed they are investigating an incident involving an individual on fire. The school has since […]
(Wingham, North Huron, ON) There’s a point where silence stops being neutral. There’s a point where “we’re looking into it” becomes we’re ignoring it. And there’s a point where inaction isn’t just incompetence — it becomes complicity. Welcome to Wingham in 2026. Bullying Is a Crime Let’s get something straight: bullying is a crime. Harassment. […]