Tag: meaford
Man, 39, charged after hours-long rural standoff: Ontario Provincial Police
Two people were arrested and one is facing several charges after an hours-long standoff with police in Newbury, police say. Middlesex OPP said that their officers were dispatched at around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday to an address on Broadway Street in Newbury, a village 60 kilometres southwest of London, for a threat complaint. OPP says that […]
Police to canvass Meaford neighbourhood after reports of gunshots
Police are continuing to investigate weapons-related calls in Meaford and plan to canvass the neighbourhood in the coming days. Officers and auxiliary members of the Grey Bruce OPP plan to be in the area of Victoria Village and Victoria Street in Meaford on Saturday and Sunday in a search for witnesses and video surveillance. The […]
Hold and secure lifted in Meaford
A hold and secure has been lifted in Meaford after police received a weapons complaint that resulted in an increased police presence in the community. At 4:40 p.m., Grey Bruce OPP announced the lifting of the hold and secure that had been put in place earlier in the afternoon. Police said they had received a […]
Police ask residents in area of Meaford to stay in homes
Residents in an area of the town of Meaford are being asked to remain in their homes due to an active police investigation. At about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Grey Bruce OPP put out an advisory informing the public about an increased police presence in the area of Victoria Street, Ridge Road, Susan Street and […]
City funding ending, but recycling depot to continue for ‘foreseeable future’
While city funding for the recycling depot at the Miller Waste Transfer Station will run out at the end of September, the depot will continue to operate for the “foreseeable future.” The City of Owen Sound issued a notice on Wednesday reminding residents that its funding for the depot ends effective Sept. 30 as […]