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Mike Wilson

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North Perth council considering changes to zoning bylaw

Mike Wilson February 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council is considering several changes to North Perth’s zoning bylaw, including when it becomes necessary for multi-unit residential dwellings to have a visitor parking spot.

2022 North Perth budget proposes 2.3 per cent residential tax increase

Mike Wilson February 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council has expressed its support of a proposed $16.8 million capital budget for 2022.

Roundabout at Line 87-Highway 23 could be five years away

Mike Wilson February 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Ministry of Transportation says a roundabout at an intersection north of Listowel that could potentially aid in creating a much-needed truck bypass around the downtown core is on its radar.

The mute button is your friend

Mike Wilson February 23, 2022Columns

If the past three weeks have taught me anything, it’s that people have opinions on a variety of topics.

Morris-Turnberry council costs come in $32K under budget

Mike Wilson February 23, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The cost of paying local politicians in Morris-Turnberry came in well under budget last year.

January a slow month for home sales in North Huron

Mike Wilson February 16, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

January was a slow month for home sales in North Huron.

Brockton home sales steady in January

Mike Wilson February 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Home sales in Brockton continued to hold steady in the first month of 2022.

Pay now or pay later – either way, we’ll pay

Mike Wilson February 16, 2022Columns

If you’re like me, you’ve been putting off renewing your licence plate sticker. For me, it is simply a case of being too lazy to head on down to the ServiceOntario office to get the new stickers.

North Perth appoints new clerk, deputy clerk

Mike Wilson February 16, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The municipality has filled two integral positions at the municipal office.

Morris-Turnberry reports ‘very good year’ for building permit fees

Mike Wilson February 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

While it wasn’t a record-setting year for building permit numbers in Morris-Turnberry, the municipality recorded what Mayor Jamie Heffer called a “very good year” in 2021.

Nelemans continues to question BMGCC fundraising consultant deal

Mike Wilson February 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

MORRIS-TURNBERRY – Council briefly discussed Huron East’s recent approval of a contract with…

Huron County Plowing Match set for Aug. 18-19, 2022

Mike Wilson February 10, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The dates for the 2022 Huron County Plowing Match have been announced.

Lobb tables bill to exempt farmers from carbon tax

Mike Wilson February 10, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Ben Lobb is spearheading another attempt to remove the federal carbon tax from fuels used for drying grain and heating barns, along with other specific farming activities.

Province says free COVID rapid tests available at pharmacies, grocery stores beginning Feb. 9

Mike Wilson February 9, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The province says more than 44 million COVID-19 rapid testing kits will be made available to the general public for at-home use.

Just because we can, should we?

Mike Wilson February 9, 2022Columns

We are nearly one week into the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, and in the Wilson household, the TV has been tuned in for a lot of the action.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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