Numerous heads of council in this region are poised to receive “strong mayor” powers under a proposal put forward last week by the provincial government.
A critical choice
Up for another election?
PM’s concern for Canadians was always evident
Aside from a few ceremonial details, the Justin Trudeau era is officially over.
What was the point?
So what did that accomplish?
Atwood Lions host Rink Fest
The Atwood Lions Club hosted a Rink Fest on the Lions outdoor ice rink on Feb. 22. The event included ice time, games and a food booth.
Decision time is here
The time for campaigning is over and it’s up to Ontarians to decide.
North Perth dairy barn has roof partially collapse
The roof of a dairy barn located on Perth Rd. 146, between Line 88 and Line 89 partially collapsed at approximately 6 a.m., on Feb. 25, Perth County OPP confirmed to the Banner.
Six candidates vie for Huron-Bruce provincial riding seat
Ontario voters are headed to the polls for a provincial election on Feb. 27. With the Feb. 13 deadline for filing nomination papers now past, voters in Huron-Bruce will have a six-candidate field to choose from when they mark their ballot.
An entirely senseless provincial election campaign
I must confess that when most recent spate of elections was finished (federal in 2021, municipal and provincial in 2022), I did some math on my personal chronological state...
Seven candidates vie for Perth-Wellington provincial riding seat
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Ontario voters are headed to the polls for a provincial election on Feb. 27.
Trump pauses tariff threat for 30 days
After a tense weekend and back and forth negotiations Monday, Canadians breathed a sigh of relief when a termporary pause in planned US tariffs on Canadian goods was announced late afternoon on Feb. 3.
Tariff-ic time for election
Despite a last-minute reprieve, Canadians are being dragged into a trade war that would appear unlikely to benefit anyone.
Hospital foundation gets boost from Lions
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation has received a $25,000 boost from the Listowel Lions Club with support from the Larry Bannerman Foundation.
OMHA introduces Representative ‘Zone’ hockey for 2025/26 season
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) and its Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) League are introducing a pilot project creating ‘A’ Zones for the 2025-26 season.
Chretien offers template for response to Trump
It seems silly to be writing a column on national affairs a week after all of Canada’s problems…
