Wingham Free Press
(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 […]
ADVISORY: Please be advised of an increased police presence around Courthouse square in Goderich due to an ongoing investigation. The public is advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. More updates to follow.
Barrie Police have charged one person in connection with an assault that took place on Fri., July 31, 2026, along the city’s waterfront. Officers received a report about an assault that had occurred in the area of Lakeshore Drive and Victoria Street around 10 p.m. A 16-year-old girl sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was treated and […]
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a fatal collision in Wilmot Township. On August 1, 2026, at approximately 4:55 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision at the intersection of Bridge Street and Diamond Road. Through the initial investigation, it was determined that two vehicles, a grey Toyota and a white Honda, were involved […]
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a residential break-in in Waterloo. On July 24, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m., unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the area of Thornlea Court and Keats Way. The suspect(s) are believed to have accessed the property through a backyard that backs onto a trail system. Damage was reported to a […]
Questions Raised After Youths Allegedly Surround Resident, Call Him a Pedophile and Follow Him Home (Wingham, North Huron) A Wingham resident says he was followed home and assaulted on his own doorstep after being surrounded and publicly accused of being a pedophile by a group of approximately 15 youths. According to the resident, the disturbing […]
(Wingham, North Huron) On August 10, 2026, a judge at the Goderich courthouse will be asked to determine whether the rule of law—an essential pillar of our democracy—is being upheld. Does the law apply equally to everyone, or are some people in positions of power treated as though they are above it? On that date, […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Area residents are reporting that bylaw enforcement officers have been trespassing onto private property, harassing and threatening citizens, taking photographs without consent, and violating Charter rights. Several incidents have reportedly occurred in which a North Huron bylaw enforcement officer requested that the OPP attend with them at a resident’s home. Homeowners directed […]
(Wingham, North Huron) Across North Huron and surrounding communities, more residents are posting “No Trespassing” signs and warning municipal officials that they expect their private property rights to be respected. For many, the signs represent more than a property boundary—they represent a growing frustration with what they see as increasingly aggressive municipal enforcement. Several residents […]
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a residential break and enter in Waterloo. Sometime between July 20, 2026, at approximately 8 p.m., and July 27, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the area of Alexmuir Place and Clair Creek Boulevard. The suspect(s) are believed to have accessed the property through a […]