Wingham Free Press
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, shortly before 8:00 a.m. the Stratford Police Service Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed travelling 97km/h in a posted 50km/h zone on O’Loane Avenue in the City of Stratford. As a result of the stop a 41-year-old resident of Stratford was charged with Stunt Driving. […]
WEST PERTH – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to a theft investigation in Municipality of West Perth. On May 27, 2026 Perth County OPP launched an investigation into the theft of a bank card that occurred in the area of Mitchell, Ontario. That card was then used […]
GODERICH — September 8, 2026 The wheels of justice will be turning in Goderich today, with criminal, family and civil matters scheduled before both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. Proceedings are scheduled through the Goderich courthouse at 1 Court House Square, although many of today’s appearances will take place […]
North Huron taxpayers are once again being asked to swallow the cost (Wingham, North Huron) North Huron Council is being asked tonight to declare its 1999 Johnston 4000 street sweeper surplus and sell it through GovDeals. Township staff estimate the machine could bring in only $8,000 to $10,000, with a minimum bid of just $5,000. […]
(HURON-KINLOSS) — A resident from St. Marys has been charged with multiple impaired operation charges following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Huron-Kinloss. South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police officers were patrolling the Municipality of Huron -Kinloss on the night of Saturday Aug. 29, at 4:41 a.m. when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. […]
(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 […]
(North Huron, Wingham, Ontario) — A constitutional battle over freedom of expression, government transparency and the public’s right to record elected officials will be heard by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The case, Hill and Carther v. Township of North Huron and Nelson Santos, Court File […]
Previously Overlooked Footage Shows Falconer Back On His Feet Before Second, Harder Fall (Wingham, North Huron) Previously overlooked video from the controversial February 17 incident involving North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer and George Brent Mills has been located and is now being released publicly. (Video) Mills was originally charged following the confrontation. Those charges […]
Three Serious-Injury Investigations Within Weeks – Every Subject Officer Declined Interview & Notes (Huron County, Ontario) A review of Special Investigations Unit reports involving the Huron County OPP has revealed a recurring accountability issue: police officers designated as Subject Officials have repeatedly exercised their legal right to refuse interviews with Ontario’s civilian police watchdog and, […]
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.