(Wingham, North Huron) North Huron’s 2026 municipal election is over. The votes have been counted, but the most troubling result may not be who won. It may be how many residents stayed home. Only 42.6% of eligible electors voted, continuing a decline in participation spanning more than a decade.… Read more: North Huron Voter Turnout Collapses to 42% — Wingham Headed for a Real Estate Reckoning

80% STILL HAVEN’T VOTED! (Wingham, North Huron) — Imagine opening your next property tax bill and discovering your taxes have DOUBLED simply because you didn’t vote. Several North Huron candidates are reportedly on board with a radical idea: ZERO property taxes for those who vote, and DOUBLE property taxes… Read more: North Huron Tax Shocker – Vote & Pay Zero, Don’t Vote & Pay Double Property Tax

Mississauga, ON (12 October, 2026) — The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 44-year-old man this morning in Orillia. Preliminary information suggests the following: Three investigators and one forensic investigator have been assigned to the case.  The SIU is urging anyone who… Read more: Another Dead In OPP Custody – SIU Cover-up Crew Back Again #ItsTime

(Wingham, North Huron) — After four years on North Huron council watching property-tax rates climb, Reeve candidate Mitch Wright appears to have little appetite for cutting them. At the October 6 candidates’ debate, Wright described promises to cut taxes as a “pipe dream.” His solution? Grow the tax base… Read more: Mitch Wright Calls Cutting Taxes A “Pipe Dream” As Wingham Tax Bills Keep Climbing — How Much More Can Families Take?

(Wingham, North Huron) Comments made by North Huron Reeve candidate William “Bill” Darling at the October 6 all-candidates meeting have raised questions about curfews, police powers and the right of residents to walk freely through their own community. During the meeting, Darling stated: “We’ll look at our curfew laws,… Read more: Curfew & Carding Coming to Wingham? Reeve Candidate Calls for Police ID Checks #WakeUP

(Wingham, North Huron) North Huron held a “special” meeting Friday morning to receive a very disturbing report from their accountant, 2025 audited financial statements. The report showed that one of the highest tax rates in Ontario is having a devastating effect on families and businesses in North Huron. In… Read more: EMERGENCY: Up To 13% At Risk Of Town Hall Taking Their Homes, Council Meeting Monday Night! Tax Revolt?

(Wingham, North Huron) October 6 is “Debate” Night. Four candidates are running to become the next Reeve of North Huron, and voters will have an opportunity to hear them face-to-face at the Reeve Candidates Meeting/Debate, Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. IMPORTANT VENUE CHANGE: The event has been moved… Read more: High Taxes, Homeless, Pride Flag, Right to Question Council & Do White Lives Really Matter? — 06Oct2026 #DebateNight

(Wingham, North Huron) If you care about what happens to North Huron over the next four years, October 6 is a night worth showing up for. The Huron Chamber of Commerce is holding its Candidate Conversations event Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. at F.E. Madill Secondary School. Attendance… Read more: ONE NIGHT ONLY: North Huron Reeve Candidates Take the Stage October 6

(Wingham, North Huron) A video of the confrontation outside North Huron’s February 17 council meeting has now been assessed by ChatGPT, Grok and Google Gemini. All three reported finding no signs that the scene was AI-generated. That matters because Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer alleges in his civil claim, according… Read more: Three AI Reviews Find No Sign February 17 Video Was AI-Generated — Falconer’s Claim Faces Scrutiny

(Wingham, North Huron) Political signs belonging to local municipal election candidates have reportedly been deliberately damaged or defaced, with one candidate having several signs targeted and another reporting at least one damaged sign. The Free Press is deliberately withholding the candidates’ names and locations to avoid encouraging further vandalism.… Read more: Election Signs Targeted by Vandals – An Attack on Democracy

(Wingham, North Huron) Municipal candidates across Huron County are being asked where they stand on discrimination and organized hate — and North Huron Reeve candidate Stephen “Buck” Hill has now responded with an unequivocal condemnation of neo-Nazism and white supremacy, while also stating plainly: “White lives matter.” The questionnaire… Read more: North Huron Reeve Candidate Claims “White Lives Matter” After Candidates Questioned by Anti-Hate Group

Trump Bans Media From White House — Experts Warn U.S. Could Eventually Sink As Low As North Huron WASHINGTON / NORTH HURON — Americans woke up this weekend to the disturbing realization that their country may be taking its first tentative steps toward the most terrifying form of government… Read more: Trump/USA Plummeting Toward North Huron Dictatorship After Partial Media Ban 

WINGHAM, North Huron – The fallout from the controversial February 17 incident outside a North Huron council meeting has now moved into Superior Court. George Brent Mills and his wife, Nancy Mills, have filed a multi-million dollar Statement of Claim against Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer and The Corporation of… Read more: North Huron & Deputy Reeve Falconer Hit With $5.25 Million Lawsuit

Free Press: Lawsuit Continues the Fight Over What Really Happened After Feb. 17 Council Meeting (Wingham, North Huron, Ontario) — North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer has taken the February 17 confrontation outside a North Huron council meeting into civil court, seeking millions of dollars in damages from Stephen… Read more: North Huron Deputy Reeve Falconer Sues Men Who Say They Were His Victims – Hill Fires Back With $2-Million Counterclaim

North Huron knew the sidewalk was gone. The neighbouring section was replaced in July. School is back. The sidewalk is still missing. WINGHAM, North Huron – How many months does it take North Huron to replace a few metres of sidewalk? Apparently, nobody knows. A section of Wingham sidewalk… Read more: THE MISSING SIDEWALK: MONTHS LATER, PEDESTRIANS ARE STILL BEING FORCED TOWARD THE ROAD

(Wingham, North Huron) Huron County Pride recently contacted municipal candidates and asked four questions about Pride Month, flying the Pride flag, participation in Pride events, and the responsibilities elected officials have toward 2SLGBTQIA+ residents. North Huron Reeve candidate Stephen “Buck” Hill has responded openly to those questions below. My… Read more: Candidate Says No to Pride Month, Pride Flag & Municipal Pride Events

The Windsor Police Service has charged a social worker following an investigation into fraudulent insurance billings for therapy sessions.  Members of the Financial Crimes Unit launched an investigation after receiving a report that an insurance company had transferred funds to a social worker for therapy sessions that did not… Read more: Social Worker Facing Fraud Charges

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 34-year-old man after two vehicles were deliberately set on fire.   Shortly after 7 a.m. on September 9, 2026, officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 100 block of Park Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that a second… Read more: Vehicles Set On Fire – Victor Featherstone Arrested

A 14-year-old youth has been arrested after a firearm incident in the city’s west end. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on September 7, 2026, officers responded to a report of a person with a gun in the area of Vera Place and Church Street. Officers learned that a male was… Read more: 14 Year Old Arrested Arrested Following Gun Incident

Vehicle Entries Police are investigating two reports of vehicles being entered. On Wednesday, police received a report that a vehicle parked on Verna Street had been entered sometime overnight. No damage was reported. A dog bark collar, safety glasses, a small amount of change and several rings were reported… Read more: STPS Daily Update

(INNISFIL, ON) – South Simcoe Police officers have recovered more than $165,000 worth of stolen vehicles and property following an investigation into a theft in progress in the Town of Innisfil. On September 7, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., police observed a vehicle and encountered suspects who were actively involved… Read more: Police Interrupt Theft in Progress and Recover Over $165,000 in Stolen Property

On September 8, 2026, officers with Patrol Services charged 26-year-old Wade Sabourin of Pic Mobert First Nation with assaulting and resisting peace officers. Around 9:15 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of an unwanted person at a business in the 200 block of Great Northern Road. Officers were dispatched… Read more: Wade Sabourin – Intoxicated in Common Area of Residence, Etc.

On September 9, 2026, officers with Patrol Services, charged 25-year-old Justin Marcello with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. Around 1:30 a.m., 911 Communicators received a report of an assault at a residence in the 0-100 block of Blucher Street. Officers were dispatched to the scene. An investigation… Read more: Stabbing – Justin Marcello Arrested

On September 9, 2026, officers with Patrol Services charged a 17-year-old with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and other offences. Around 12:25 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a youth in possession of a weapon in the 200 block of Albert Street West. Officers were… Read more: 17 Year Old Facing Weapon Charges

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a sudden death in Kitchener. On September 10, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a female was found deceased in the area of Mooregate Crescent. The death is not considered suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS’ General Investigations Unit at 519-570-9777, extension… Read more: Police Seeking Information in Sudden Death Investigation in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges following a robbery at a business in Cambridge. On September 7, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an unknown male entered a convenience store in the area of Pinebush Road and Franklin Boulevard. Investigators learned that the male demanded money from an employee before… Read more: Cambridge Male Charged Following Robbery Investigation

Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating a serious collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in Cambridge. On September 9, 2026, at approximately 5:05 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision on King Street East at Waterloo Street North. Through the investigation, officers… Read more: Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Serious Pedestrian Collision in Cambridge

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in Kitchener. On September 8, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., an adult male sexually assaulted a female youth in the area of Florence Avenue and Jansen Avenue. There were no reported physical injuries. The suspect is described as… Read more: Youth Sexual Assaulted – Suspect At Large

Woodstock, ON – On Thursday, September 10, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Woodstock Police Service received a report of a weapons threat at St. Mary’s Catholic High School, located at 431 Juliana Dr., Woodstock. Officers responded in a manner consistent with the nature of the threat. Following an initial… Read more: Swatting Incident At High School

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recently shared information about violent online groups largely composed of youth who seek to victimize other youth.  Groups like “The COM” are virtual networks of groups and individuals engaged in illicit activities that glorify child sexual abuse and exploitation materials, pedophilia, violence, cruelty, and… Read more: RCMP Warns Parents of Violent Online Groups Exploiting Children and Youth

Ottawa — A 19-year-old man is facing a stunt driving charge after an East District Traffic Officer observed two vehicles racing through a Community Safety Zone near a school on Innes Road.  The incident took place yesterday during the noon hour while the officer was conducting speed enforcement in… Read more: 19 Year Old Caught Goinng 117 In Safety Zone

On Friday, June 26, 2026, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District (Welland/Pelham) Street Crime Unit (SCU) began an investigation into a break and enter that occurred at a business on River Road in the City of Welland. Two suspects forced entry into the business at… Read more: Break & Enter – Nicholas BILBIJIA & Brooke BYRAM Arrested

Hamilton Police have arrested a 37-year-old Hamilton man in connection with a random stabbing that occurred last evening. On September 9, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers were called to the area of Main Street West and Frid Street for a report of a stabbing. A 16-year-old male victim… Read more: Man Arrested After Random Attack in West End

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges in connection with a Sexual Assault investigation in Burlington. The adult female victim was assaulted recently when she attended Vape on Plains II located at 1376 Plains Road East in Burlington. The suspect was identified as… Read more: Sexual Assault – Mouhamad “Frank” Sabra Arrested

In May, 2026 members of the Halton Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I.C.E) commenced an investigation involving a social media application. As a result of this investigation Mark Kiczorowski (34) of Burlington was arrested on September 10, 2026 and charged with the following:  The accused has been… Read more: Child Sex Abuse & Exploitation Material – Mark Kiczorowski Arrested

Arrest after repeat business break-ins A Guelph man has been arrested after a downtown business was broken into twice over the weekend. Just before midnight Saturday police were called to a business on Quebec Street after the business’ IT person observed someone on camera attempting to pry open a… Read more: Exposing Genitals Outside Of School Leads To Arrest

A 30-year-old Guelph man is charged with trespassing near a residence, two counts of theft under $5,000, possessing stolen property over $5,000, possessing stolen property under $5,000 and 10 counts of driving while prohibited. He was held for a bail hearing Friday. Police believe there may be additional victims… Read more: Assistance From Public Leads to Arrest

The Guelph Police Service is looking for Jennifer, 44, who was last seen approximately 5 p.m. August 31. She was last seen in the area of Gordon Street and Nottingham Street. Jennifer is described as 5’7” with a thin build, brown short hair and blue eyes and tattoos on… Read more: Police searching for missing woman

Two adult males and two male youth are facing more than 200 charges following an investigation into numerous stolen vehicles and commercial break-and-enters across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Project Magenta was launched by members of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch after investigators identified links between… Read more: Suspects Arrested Following Project Magenta Investigation into Organized Property Crime – Names Released

FAIL TO COMPLY, BREAK AND ENTER, MISCHIEF, THEFT Cornwall, ON – A 43-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on Sept. 9, 2026, and charged with the following: On June 10, 2026, Cornwall Police Service officers were dispatched to a Second Street East business in relation to a break and… Read more: CPS Daily Update

COBOURG (September 10, 2026) – A military grenade discovered in a Cobourg home was safely removed without incident on the evening of September 9, 2026.A resident contacted police after finding what appeared to be a grenade while sorting through the belongings of a family member who had previously served… Read more: Military Grenade Safely Removed From Home

Calls for Service 291 ▲ 35 WTD 1048 vs prev day Reportable Calls 34 ▼ 19 WTD 151 vs prev day Property Checks 50 ▲ 31 WTD 151 vs prev day Arrests 4 ▲ 2 WTD 21 vs prev day Assault (IPV) – CK26067070 Date: September 9, 2026, 2015hrs    Location: Chatham On September 9, 2026, at approximately 2015hrs, police were dispatched to an address in Chatham regarding a dispute. A 31-year-old Chatham-Kent male… Read more: Child Abandonment – Left Alone In Unlocked Residence

As a result of continued investigation, and the advancement of investigative techniques, detectives with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a man and charged him with a number of offences related to an April 27, 2023, sexual assault investigation. On September 9, 2026, the accused, a 53-year-old man from… Read more: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement – 53 Year Old Arrested

Total calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 106 calls for service over 24 hours from 5:00 a.m. on September 9, 2026, to 5:00 a.m. on September 10, 2026. Assault On September 8, 2026, Belleville Police investigated a report of a family dispute that had occurred earlier in… Read more: 14 Year Old Stepchild Assaulted – 63 Year Old Arrested

Barrie Police are investigating after a local high school was damaged by vandals over the Labour Day long weekend. On Sept. 7, 2026, police were called to the Little Avenue secondary school after a construction worker attending the property for ongoing renovations discovered damage. Several areas of the school… Read more: Vandalism at High School Under Investigation

The Barrie Police Service has confirmed the identity of skeletal human remains discovered earlier this month in the south end of the city as William ‘Blake’ Robinson, a victim of a 2025 double homicide. The remains were discovered on August 13, 2026, in a wooded area at Anne and… Read more: Human remains identified as victim of 2025 double homicide

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released a new Unsolved video retracing the final steps of a woman murdered in Trenton 25 years ago, as the search continues for those responsible. In early 2001, 19-year-old Kathleen MacVicar moved to Ontario from her hometown of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, to begin a… Read more: OPP Release New Video in Murder Investigation

WEST PERTH — One person has been charged following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of West Perth. On Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, shortly after 8 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a collision involving a parked vehicle on St. David Street in the Town of Mitchell. Police… Read more: 17 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged three men and one woman, and are seeking a fifth suspect, following an armed home invasion in the City of Richmond Hill.  On September 7, 2026, shortly after 7 a.m., officers responded to a weapons call at a residence… Read more: Shot Fired During Home Invasion – 4 Arrested, One Suspect At Large