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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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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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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