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Patrick Raftis

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Performing arts symposium to be held in Minto, May 23-26

Patrick Raftis March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Registration is now open for a province-wide performing arts symposium to be held in the Town of Minto in May. 

Proposal to end free water testing for private wells raises alarm bells

Patrick Raftis March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A regional source water protection committee is sounding the alarm about a proposal to end free water testing for private wells in Ontario.

Site plan agreement paves way for Royal Terrace addition

Patrick Raftis August 16, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Town of Minto council has approved a site plan control agreement for a 99-bed addition to long-term care (LTC) facilities at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston.

Drayton Kinsmen Farm show returns, April 12-13

Patrick Raftis March 9, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Rural

Rural Ontario’s agribusiness showcase is back. The Drayton Kinsmen Farm show will return for its 39th edition this spring after three years of pandemic-related cancellations.

Howick CBO recovering after ‘freak accident’

Patrick Raftis March 1, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A local man has a new hero, his granddaughter, who got him safely to the hospital after a softball-sized rock slammed through the windshield of his vehicle and shattered his face as he was driving on the 8th Line near his rural home on Feb. 13.

Lobb holds onto critic post; Nater replaced in shadow cabinet

Patrick Raftis October 13, 2022Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

One of the region’s two Members of Parliament has retained his position in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new shadow cabinet, while the other has been replaced.

Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel

Patrick Raftis August 24, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.

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.

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Howick to update IT services, offer hybrid council meetings

HOWICK - Council here authorized the CAO/Clerk to engage Fort44 Inc., GHD and Wightman Telecom for the provision of fractional IT services, website design and to replace the current analog phone system.

New business Cornerstone Thrift celebrates successful opening in former Spinrite outlet store

LISTOWEL – Cornerstone Thrift welcomed their first customers the morning of Dec. 2. At 10 a.m.,…

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Chepstow card results

CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Scores at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday December 22.

Walkerton Rotary donations

The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently made donations to a variety of local organizations. Clockwise from top left: The club very pleased to support the Walkerton District Community School’s Breakfast Program.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Beard rescinds retirement during critical time for MVCA

Maitland Conservation (MC) General Manager/Secretary Treasurer Phil Beard has rescinded his plan to retire due to the provincial restructuring proposal for Conservation Authorities and the resulting uncertainty.

The joy of giving

As I sit to write this, it is two days to Christmas. By the time you read this, it will likely be mid-January, celebrations will be finished, the ribbons and bows will be gone, and the New Year’s hangover will be yet another memory.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Beard rescinds retirement during critical time for MVCA

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) General Manager/Secretary Treasurer Phil Beard has rescinded his plan to retire due to the provincial restructuring proposal for Conservation Authorities and the resulting uncertainty.

The joy of giving

By Cory Bilyea

As I sit to write this, it is two days to Christmas. By the time you read this, it will likely be mid-January, celebrations will be finished, the ribbons and bows will be gone, and the New Year’s hangover will be yet another memory.

Huron-Bruce municipalities receive OCIF allocations

By Submitted

The Ontario government has announced a total of $21,185,778 in funding for infrastructure in Huron-Bruce. 

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