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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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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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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

By Midwestern Newspapers

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

By Submitted

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

By Submitted

SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

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