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Patrick Raftis

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Matt Rae wins in Perth-Wellington to continue local Tory tradition

Patrick Raftis June 4, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Municipal Election 2022

Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae was elected MPP for this riding in the June 2 election that saw Premier Doug Ford’s PCs expand on the majority government they held after the 2018 election.

David Connolly made Broadway history, now advocates for inclusion in the arts

Patrick Raftis May 25, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner

David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.

Local hockey heavyweight preparing for Ice Wars comp

Patrick Raftis May 12, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

With hundreds of fights under his gloves over decades of competitive hockey at various levels, Minto 81’s forward Corey Allen could certainly be considered an ice warrior.

Minto midwife experiences life in northern community

Patrick Raftis May 5, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Puvirnituq is a village of about 1,500 people in the Nunavik territory of northern Quebec. A six-hour plane ride from Montreal, it is located beyond the tree line at the mouth of Hudson Bay.

Co-op members approve merger

Patrick Raftis April 20, 2022Business, Independent Plus, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A merger between two local farm cooperatives has been approved.

Province accelerates timeline for lifting public health measures

Patrick Raftis February 14, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government has announced an accelerated timeline for lifting numerous public health measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including ending provincial proof of vaccination requirements in most settings by March 1.

Perth-Wellington ‘Freedom Convoy’ set to roll on Feb. 19

Patrick Raftis February 11, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

An anti-mandate protest is set to roll through this area on Feb. 19, although organizers aren’t answering any questions about it.

Local business purchases lot in Palmerston Industrial Park

Patrick Raftis January 20, 2022Independent Plus, Local News, News

Town council has approved the sale of a Palmerston Industrial Park lot to a local business.

Minto provides COVID-19 relief funds to minor hockey group

Patrick Raftis October 27, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Town of Minto will provide a grant of $14,800 from a pool of COVID-19 relief funding to the Minto Minor Hockey Association.

Minto allocates $80,000 for rehabilitation of pedestrian bridge in Palmerston

Patrick Raftis August 27, 2021Independent Plus, Local News

PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto will spend about $68,000 to address structural concerns with the…

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Nater calls for resignation of Hockey Canada CEO in wake of more sexual assault allegations

Perth-Wellington MP John Nater has called for the resignation of Hockey Canada’s CEO and a shakeup of the organization’s leadership in the wake of historic sexual assault allegations involving top Canadian junior hockey teams.

Budget amendments, bylaw enforcement shortages discussed during recent meeting

At the May 16 North Perth council meeting, many important motions were brought to the table, including budget amendments for the learning hub initiative and issues concerning bylaw enforcement shortages.

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County warns motorists not to cross the line – until it dries

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County line painting contractor will begin line painting operations on county roads for the 2022 season on Tuesday, May 10.

Region’s unemployment rate drops to 3.3 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 3.3 per cent, remaining the second lowest in Ontario.

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Saugeen Ojibway Nation announce collaboration with Parks Canada, NDMNRF

LAKE HURON – Together with Giigoonyag (Fishes) Project is a collaboration between Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), Parks Canada (PCA), and Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF), to better understand the health of dikameg (lake whitefish) and other fi

National Day of Awareness for MMIW2S ceremonies meant as reminder to learn more

SAUGEEN – The haunting cry of a Mi-Gi-Zi’ (Eagle) filled the air during a ceremony honouring murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirits (MMIWG2S).

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Rural hospitals face unique challenges

Ontario’s premier made a statement recently that had a lot of people scratching their heads – very carefully, to avoid injury that might necessitate a trip to the emergency room.

It starts with an apology

After six days of apologies by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for the horrendous abuses perpetrated on Indigenous children and families through the residential school system in Canada, come the questions.

Putting epidemics into perspective

There is no more effective way to throw fear into the hearts of the general public than to mention the word “epidemic.”

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NWMO announces altered timeline for selecting preferred DGR site

By Midwestern Newspapers

It appears the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) needs more time to identify a preferred site to host a deep geological repository for Canada’s used nuclear fuel.

Chesley emergency department closed for part of weekend

By Midwestern Newspapers

For the second time in just over a month, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced temporary closures this coming weekend “due to a number of unexpected nursing staff absences.”

Grey Bruce Health Unit holding monkeypox vaccine clinics

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The Grey Bruce Health Unit will be vaccinating eligible individuals against monkeypox during by-appointment clinics, beginning this week.

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