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Patrick Raftis

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Resolutions for others

Patrick Raftis December 26, 2024Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The coming of a new year is generally viewed as a time of renewal – an opportunity to shake off the shackles of past imperfection and move on with a view to revitalization.

Naughty, nice or inexplicable

Patrick Raftis December 19, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Santa Claus has had a pretty busy season so far.

Santa visits Monkton for annual parade

Patrick Raftis December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

MONKTON - Santa Claus made a visit to Monkton on Dec. 7 for the community’s annual Christmas Parade.

Christmas with the Salvation Army concert held at Trinity United Church

Patrick Raftis December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Christmas with the Salvation Army, a benefit concert for Salvation Army Community and Family Services was held at Trinity United Church in Listowel on Dec. 7.

Mind boggling baseball math

Patrick Raftis December 12, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Like baseball fans across the country, I watched the Jaun Soto stakes with great interest and an eye for the potential impact on our Blue Jays.

Taxing credibility

Patrick Raftis December 5, 2024Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Turns out all these years of political fuss about debts and deficits were just smoke and mirrors, since our upper tiers of government are clearly awash in cash.

In Photos: Listowel Agricultural Society’s Harvest Dinner and Auction

Patrick Raftis November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Agricultural Hall was packed for the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Harvest Dinner and Auction on Nov. 23, with about 270 people in attendance.

Candidate list taking shape for next provincial election

Patrick Raftis November 21, 2024Listowel Banner, News

The list of local candidates for the next provincial election is starting to take shape.

Royal Lepage Don Hamilton holds annual chili lunch fundraiser

Patrick Raftis November 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Royal Lepage Don Hamilton held their annual chili lunch fundraiser on Nov. 8.

Thompson presents county with commemorative display board

Patrick Raftis November 14, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs came with cheques in hand on Nov. 8, as she presented the County of Bruce with a Huron-Bruce MPP commemorative visual display board to be exhibited outside the county council chambers.

Fordwich holds Remembrance Day Ceremony

Patrick Raftis November 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A service of Remembrance was held at the Cenotaph in Fordwich on Nov. 10.

Trump transgressions ignored

Patrick Raftis November 14, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I’d like to write a column explaining how Americans made such a counter intuitive choice for…

Wilderness program at Listowel Library

Patrick Raftis November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Public Library hosted a Wilderness Skills and Foraging Fun program for area youngsters on Oct. 26.

Officiating with grandson highlights return to refereeing for Allan Dickson

Patrick Raftis November 7, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

There’s a new officiating tandem with roughly 50 years of combined experience working games at area rinks this year.

Canadians can only watch and wait as Americans decide future

Patrick Raftis October 31, 2024Columns

While there are as yet no general elections in the offing for Ontarians at the federal or…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

See all Mildmay area articles.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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