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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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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

By Submitted

Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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