Perth County

• Severe thunderstorm warning issued in Ontario lifted

  Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued on Thursday by Environment Canada for a large section of Ontario which extends from London all the way into Quebec.

  Weather

  Aug 10
  
• 76-year-old killed in collision just north of Mitchell: OPP

  One person was killed in a collision involving a transport truck and two passenger vehicles on the outskirts of Mitchell on Thursday, according to Perth County OPP.

  Crime

  Jul 14
  
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• Pride flag set on fire in Milverton, Ont., another stolen in Norwich: police

  Provincial Police in Perth and Oxford counties have investigations underway after recent incidents involving stolen or damaged Pride flags in the area.

  Crime

  Jun 20
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• Multiple power outages around London and surrounding region, thousands impacted

  London Hydro is reporting more than 20 power outages in the north end of the city, impacting roughly 12,600 customers on Friday.

  Traffic

  Jun 2
• Feds gave $13M to tourism businesses in Waterloo Region, Guelph and beyond over last 2 years

  The federal government says 114 businesses in Waterloo Region and Guelph as well as Huron and Perth counties have received over $13 million from the Tourism Relief Fund.

  Canada

  May 24
• $25K in damage after bark stripped off 2 old maples: police in Perth County

  Three unknown individuals removed bark around two 80-year-old maple trees in Mitchell, Ont., police said, causing $25,000 in damage and threatening the health of the trees.

  Canada

  May 19
• TSB releases report on 2022 fatal plane crash in Stratford, Ont.

  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada does not appear to have definitive answers into what caused the fatal airplane crash near Stratford Municipal Airport last August.

  Canada

  Mar 3
• 9 people injured in weekend collision near Listowel: OPP

  Provincial police in Perth County say eight people were injured in a two-vehicle collision near Molesworth, Ont. over the weekend.

  Crime

  Feb 8
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• Harriston, Ont. man dead after 2-vehicle collision near West Perth

  One person was killed as a result of a crash in West Perth during rush hour on Monday night, according to provincial police in Perth County.

  Crime

  Jan 24
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• Perth OPP charge 7 teens in vandalization of Mitchell, Ont. cemetery

  The identities of the accused are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, but the group includes a teen from Huron East, one from Stratford and five from West Perth.

  Crime

  Jan 9