Wingham Free Press
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 […]
Police are seeking public assistance in locating a stolen pick-up truck and identifying those responsible for the theft. On July 18, shortly after 10 a.m. members of the Huron County Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a construction site on Dearing Drive in Grand Bend after a pick-up truck had been reported […]
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after several five-dollar Canadian bills suspected to be counterfeit were passed at businesses in Goderich and Clinton over the past month. The bills were similar to legitimate ones, however, they did show excessive wear, and colour differences. Huron County residents are being encouraged to double check their […]
(Wingham, North Huron) — North Huron Council is poised to consider a recommendation that would prohibit an entire category of public events from taking place on Township-owned property. A report on the July 6 Council agenda recommends that Council prohibit the permitting of “Bring Your Own” outdoor public events on municipal property. If approved, staff […]
“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 […]
(Wingham, North Huron) A week ago, members of the public noticed that the entrance memorial at the soccer fields—honouring the Fallen of the World Wars—was missing. Seniors and some Legion members expressed outrage and disgust that the memorial had been removed or stolen. Those seeking answers are advised to contact North Huron CAO Nelson Santos […]
(Wingham, North Huron) A disgraced and current Reeve/Mayor of North Huron, Paul Heffer has announced he will not be running for Reeve/Mayor in the upcoming election. Many believe Paul Heffer crossed the line when he accosted a woman in the public gallery on 02Feb2026. Self proclaimed coward Paul Heffer had the police remove all the […]