Ontario Free Press
(Wingham, North Huron, On) The OPP’s recent coverup of North Huron Deputy Reeve’s latest assault, and OPP’s Murray Foxton declaring “There is no constitution” while violating a disabled senior Citizen’s rights. Despite Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer’s assault going viral, numerous police statements, several witnesses, and video from the parking lot. Huron OPP claim there aren’t […]
(Wingham, North Huron, ON) It was supposed to be just another night of duck-and-cover democracy at North Huron Council — but instead, residents were treated to an impromptu hallway comedy special starring Councillor Anita van Hittersum, abandoned by her own colleagues. As cameras rolled and questions flew, van Hittersum found herself outside the council chambers […]
(WINGHAM, North Huron) — A January 12 North Huron council meeting began with police ordering the entire public and press gallery to leave, detaining attendees long enough to demand identification under threat of arrest, and then issuing a 60-day ban—all without any charges, fines, or allegations of wrongdoing. According to those present, police entered the […]
(Wingham, Ontario) — Once again, the Canadian flag at the cenotaph has been left in a state of disgrace. This time, it is flying upside down — an internationally recognized signal of distress. NOTE: There is a council meeting tonight, 271 Frances Street. Arrive 5:30 for the 6pm meeting. “Several observers said the image felt […]
In an era where body cameras, bystander videos, and public scrutiny are meant to hold law enforcement accountable, two recent shootings—one in the United States and one in Canada—reveal a disturbing pattern of excessive force and systemic protection for officers. The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old American mother, by a U.S. Immigration […]
(Wingham, North Huron) — The Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed their deployment of plain-clothes officers to the December 15, 2025 North Huron council meeting, where officers interfered with citizens attempting to ask questions prior to the meeting. Video of the incident has spread nationwide, attracting the attention of free-speech advocates, civil liberty monitors, and “The […]
This week, the Free Press takes the unprecedented step of adding Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers assigned to the PLT division—Paul Richardson (Badge 12861) and Robert Hann (Badge 13409)—to its Hall of Shame. We do not do this lightly. But what occurred at the recent North Huron council meeting was not routine policing. It was […]
(Wingham, North Huron) — At some point, negligence stops being ignorance and becomes a choice. That moment has arrived for North Huron Fire Chief, Chief By-law Enforcement Officer, and Public Safety Officer Chad Kregar. Last week, Kregar was directly informed—face to face—of active pedestrian hazards created by snow and ice left on municipal sidewalks, including […]
(WINGHAM, ON) — Serious questions are being raised about the role of Provincial Liaison Team (PLT) officers Paul Richardson (Badge 12861) and Robert Hann (Badge 13409) after a tense and widely witnessed confrontation at a recent North Huron council meeting—an incident residents say crossed the line from “keeping order” into stifling democratic participation. According to […]
(Wingham, North Huron) It didn’t start with shouting.It didn’t start with anger.It started the way all real change starts — with one person asking a fair question. A citizen stood in a public building, at a public meeting, asking public officials to do something simple and decent: replace a tattered cenotaph flag and explain why […]