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Patrick Raftis

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Six set to vie for Huron-Bruce Member of Parliament chair in election

Patrick Raftis April 24, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

HURON-BRUCE - Voters across Canada are headed to the polls across for a federal election on April 28. With the April 9 deadline for filing nomination papers past, voters in Huron-Bruce will have a six-candidate field to choose from when they mark their ballot. Midwestern Newspapers reached out to ca

Strong mayors, weak idea

Patrick Raftis April 17, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

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

Patrick Raftis April 3, 2025Columns, Editorials, Local News, News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Up for another election?

PM’s concern for Canadians was always evident

Patrick Raftis March 13, 2025Columns, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Aside from a few ceremonial details, the Justin Trudeau era is officially over.

What was the point?

Patrick Raftis March 6, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

So what did that accomplish?

Atwood Lions host Rink Fest

Patrick Raftis February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

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

Patrick Raftis February 27, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The time for campaigning is over and it’s up to Ontarians to decide.

North Perth dairy barn has roof partially collapse

Patrick Raftis February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

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

Patrick Raftis February 20, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Patrick Raftis February 20, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

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

Patrick Raftis February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Ontario voters are headed to the polls for a provincial election on Feb. 27.

Trump pauses tariff threat for 30 days

Patrick Raftis February 6, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

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

Patrick Raftis February 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner

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

Patrick Raftis January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

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

Patrick Raftis January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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.

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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.

Listowel’s Night Market was packed

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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

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

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Listowel’s Night Market was packed

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

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