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Federal Election 2021

Huron-Bruce riding candidate Jan Johnstone, New Democratic Party

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

Huron-Bruce New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Jan Johnstone, took time out of her campaign schedule to give her thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Huron-Bruce candidates participate in all-candidates meeting

Pauline Kerr September 8, 2021Federal Election 2021, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Four federal Huron-Bruce candidates squared off on the topic of agriculture, in last week’s all-candidates meeting hosted by the Huron and Bruce federations of agriculture.

Q&A with Perth-Wellington federal election candidates

Midwestern Newspapers August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

With the 2021 federal election set for Sept. 20, the Listowel Banner caught up with the Perth-Wellington riding's four candidates to get their thoughts on some of the election's hot topic issues, including the pandemic, agriculture and mental health.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate John Nater, Conservative Party

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington incumbent MP, John Nater, took time out of his re-election campaign schedule on Aug. 16, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate Kevin Kruchkywich, New Democrats

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington New Democrat Party (NDP) candidate, Kevin Kruchkywich, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 19, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate Brendan Knight, Liberal Party

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate, Brendan Knight, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 17, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate Wayne Baker, People’s Party of Canada

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate, Wayne Baker, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 19 to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

OFA outlines key priorities for agriculture in federal election

Mark Reusser August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021, Opinion

The agriculture and food industry is a key driver of Canada’s economy, ensuring our grocery shelves stay stocked and our food supply chain strong and viable. Each day, our farmers take the extra step to ensure resiliency in the province’s food supply chain by growing healthy and sustainable food loc

Jan Johnstone nominated as the NDP candidate for Huron–Bruce

Submitted August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Jan Johnstone, an education and community leader, is the NDP’s candidate for Huron–Bruce.

Few options available, but one must be chosen

Mike Wilson August 25, 2021Columns, Federal Election 2021

As if 2021 didn’t have enough inconveniences, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called an election for Sept. 20.

Some wild prognostications about the upcoming federal election

Stewart Skinner August 25, 2021Columns, Federal Election 2021

Less than two weeks into a federal campaign seems like a great time to start making too early predictions about the Sept. 20 vote. Since our local race promises to be unexciting, how about we have some fun and make some wild prognostications about the national stage. From least wild to most wild we

As concern over COVID rises, are the Liberals poised to benefit?

Submitted August 20, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Canadian prime minister has announced the call for a general election, scheduled for Sept. 20, and many Canadians are more occupied by fears of a fourth wave of COVID-19 than politics.

Vaccination status could be election issue

Submitted August 20, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The first few days of Canada’s 44th general election campaign are not only highlighting the differences between party leader’s stances on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in this country, but also how voters feel about the issue.

Jack Stecho named People’s Party candidate in Huron-Bruce

Submitted August 19, 2021Federal Election 2021, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The People’s Party of Canada have nominated Jack Stecho as their candidate in Huron-Bruce for the upcoming federal election on Sept. 20.

Liberals nominate James Rice as Huron-Bruce MP candidate

Submitted August 19, 2021Federal Election 2021, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Liberal Party has announced its candidate for the Huron-Bruce riding in the upcoming federal election.

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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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