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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…

Lewis Flowers owners celebrate anniversary of historic local business

Patrick Raftis October 31, 2024Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

For 40 years Allan Dickson has been providing area residents with flowers and plants for every occasion. However the history of Lewis Flowers, the business he operates with his wife, Connie, goes back much further – 130 years.

Local kids meet their favourite characters at Listowel Public Library

Patrick Raftis October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Local youngsters got a chance to meet some of their favourite characters at the Listowel Public Library on Oct. 26.

DGR vote underway in South Bruce

Patrick Raftis October 24, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Voting is underway and the results of the referendum on the proposed nuclear waste Deep Geological Repository (DGR) will be known early next week.

MPPs aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch

Patrick Raftis October 24, 2024Columns

Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently raised some eyebrows after promoting newly-elected MPP Tyler…

Decision time looms on DGR

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

South Bruce residents have a truly staggering responsibility before them.

Listowel Lions Club hosts Friday afternoon entertainment

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Lions Club hosted an afternoon of entertainment in the Smith’s Market Square parking lot on Oct. 11

United Way leading the way on housing

Patrick Raftis September 26, 2024Columns, Opinion

An under-reported reality highlighted during the local kick-off for the United Way Perth Huron (UWPH) annual fundraising campaign is that, next to government, the United Way is Canada’s largest funder of social services.

Ironmen down Capitals 6-2 in PJHL season opener in Wingham

Patrick Raftis September 19, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen downed the Walkerton Capitals 6-2 in the first Provincial Junior Hockey League regular season action for both teams on Sept. 13 at the North Huron Westcast Community Complex.

Housing cost increase plays major role in rise in food bank use

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

News last week that more than a million people living in Ontario turned to food banks over a 12-month period starting in the spring of 2023, should be concerning to us all.

Malayalee community hosts Onam celebration

Patrick Raftis September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth Malayalee Samaajam (NPMS), hosted an Onam celebration at the Agricultural Hall here on Sept. 7.

Touch a Truck time in Listowel

Patrick Raftis September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department and local OPP hosted a Touch a Truck event in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 8.

Early elections loom

Patrick Raftis September 12, 2024Columns

With the collapse last week of the supply and confidence agreement between the federal Liberals and…

Half-century celebrations abound

Patrick Raftis September 6, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Fifty-year milestones are understandably rare for community organizations, but there are several coming up in our area within the next couple of weeks.

In Photos: Perth County Plowing Match held at Monkton-area farm on Aug. 24

Patrick Raftis August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

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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.

Duncan takes deputy spot in North Perth

Matthew Duncan scored a definitive victory over Allan Rothwell for the deputy mayor position in the North Perth municipal election.

Howick releases unofficial election results

While Reeve Doug Hargrave er was acclaimed to his position with Howick council, there was still races for the deputy reeve position and three councillors.

See all Listowel area articles.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

Construction value tops $66M despite no new housing permits in third quarter

TEESWATER – South Bruce has recorded more than $66 million in construction value so far in 2026, setting a new high for building-permit revenue.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Elphick takes deputy position in Brockton, Travale , Clark, Hoffarth and McLean lead councillor vote

WALKERTON – With 12 candidates vying for six positions, and Mayor Chris Peabody acclaimed, there…

Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon

LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wright claims North Huron Reeve position in tight race

 According to unofficial results, incumbent North Huron Councillor Mitch Wright has edged out former Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip for the Reeveship in the North Huron Municipal election.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

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

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

Columnists

Duncan takes deputy spot in North Perth

By Denny Scott

Matthew Duncan scored a definitive victory over Allan Rothwell for the deputy mayor position in the North Perth municipal election.

Wright claims North Huron Reeve position in tight race

By Denny Scott

 According to unofficial results, incumbent North Huron Councillor Mitch Wright has edged out former Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip for the Reeveship in the North Huron Municipal election.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

By Denny Scott

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

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