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Federal Election 2021

Poll: Three-in-five Canadians would have preferred outcome of federal election held using proportional distribution

Submitted October 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a federal election where little changed, Canadians have been left searching for value from the…

North Perth students vote Conservative in recent school election

Mike Wilson September 22, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner

With the federal election now in the rearview mirror, CIVIX has released the results of the federal student vote.

Lining up at the polls

Dan McNee September 22, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Huron-Bruce students elect Lobb in student vote

Mike Wilson September 22, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With the federal election now in the rearview mirror, CIVIX has released the results of the federal student vote.

Johnstone thanks ‘small but dedicated’ campaign team

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Jan Johnstone, the NDP candidate and her team opted for a Zoom party instead of the usual election night gathering to ensure everyone stays safe and healthy.

Rice: People of Huron-Bruce need better representation

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

James Rice wasn’t successful in his first foray into politics, but he confidently said that whatever happens, “Huron-Bruce needs better representation in Ottawa; I’m going to fight for that.”

Ben Lobb re-elected in Huron-Bruce

Kelsey Bent September 21, 2021Federal Election 2021, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ben Lobb campaign and supporters gathered at the Goderich Sunset Golf Club to take in the results of the 2021 federal election, which named Lobb as the Huron-Bruce MP for a fifth straight term.

Incumbent MP John Nater wins handily in Perth-Wellington

Midwestern Newspapers September 21, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The crowd of supporters, family and volunteers gathered at the Mitchell Golf Club to celebrate Perth-Wellington MP John Nater’s re-election might have been limited in size due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it wasn’t limited in enthusiasm when victory was announced on Monday.

Perth-Wellington candidates discuss pandemic recovery, housing, long-term care, preserving farmland

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 16, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, News

Local candidates had two all-candidates meetings in Perth County – Stratford on Sept. 7 and Listowel on Sept. 9 – to let residents know how they plan to represent the riding if they are elected on Sept. 20.

Mushrooms Canada calls on federal leaders to allow foreign workers to stay, immigrate to Canada

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Federal Election 2021, Rural

Mushrooms Canada has made a plea to the federal government to allow foreign agricultural workers the chance to stay in Canada and immigrate.

Poll: Conservatives, Liberals locked in two-way race as election day nears

Midwestern Newspapers September 16, 2021Federal Election 2021

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – With the federal election campaign nearing the end of its final week, a poll shows that no party is separating itself amongst Canadian voters.

Q&A with Huron-Bruce federal election candidates

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With the 2021 federal election set for Sept. 20, Midwestern Newspapers caught up with four of the five Huron-Bruce candidates to get their thoughts on some of the election’s hot topic issues, including the pandemic, agriculture and mental health.

Huron-Bruce riding candidate Justin L. Smith, Independent

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce Independent candidate, Justin L. Smith, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Huron-Bruce riding candidate James Rice, Liberal Party

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce Liberal Party candidate, James Rice, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Huron-Bruce riding candidate Ben Lobb, Conservative Party

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce Conservative candidate, Ben Lobb, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his…

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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.

Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

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

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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