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Municipal Election 2022

Nearly all North Huron candidates support museum move, divided on Howson Dam replacement

Kelsey Bent October 6, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Wingham Advance Times

It was standing room only at the North Huron all-candidates meeting hosted by the Huron County Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 29 at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.

Council, school board trustee candidates square off in Brockton all-candidates’ debate

Pauline Kerr October 5, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Some of the issues raised at the candidates’ meeting at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Sept. 28 were expected, but there were a few surprises.

North Perth all-candidates meeting goes Oct. 6

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Municipal Election 2022

Constituents will have the opportunity to hear from those hoping to represent them as their next North Perth municipal council in an all-candidates meeting scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.

Peabody: Municipal elections shaping up to be contentious in some municipalities

Pauline Kerr September 7, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody, one of three mayors in Bruce County who have been acclaimed in the 2022 municipal election, has his eye on other local races, some of which promise to be quite contentious.

Chippewas of Saugeen elect new chief, council

Cory Bilyea September 7, 2022Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Chippewas of Saugeen held their general election on Aug. 26, voting in a new chief and council.

Seiler withdraws municipal election nomination

Dan McNee August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News

North Perth Councillor Terry Seiler will not be re-seeking his Listowel Ward seat come the Oct. 24 municipal election.

All North Perth council seats to be contested in October’s municipal election

Mike Wilson August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News

There will be a race for every seat on North Perth council this fall.

Four seeking reeve’s seat on North Huron council

Cory Bilyea August 24, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, Music, Wingham Advance Times

Carson Lamb, clerk of North Huron, released the official list of certified candidates on Monday for the upcoming municipal election in October.

South Bruce candidate disqualified from municipal election

Pauline Kerr August 24, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

David Wood, a resident of Mildmay, thought that everything was in order when he submitted his nomination papers on May 5 for the municipal election.

Municipal election will have races in several communities

Pauline Kerr August 24, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times

The 2022 municipal election is shaping up to be a contentious one in a number of areas – two- and three-way races for mayor and deputy mayor are the rule, with Brockton and Arran-Elderslie being the exceptions.

Municipal election nominations are now closed – here’s who’s running

Midwestern Newspapers August 22, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nominations for October’s municipal election opened May 2, with Aug. 19 being nomination day. Deadline for filing or withdrawing a nomination is 2 p.m. on that date.

Chris Peabody throws his hat in the ring for another term as Brockton mayor

Pauline Kerr June 29, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Brockton’s current mayor, has filed his papers to run for another four-year term as mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.

‘Student Vote’ shows much tighter race in Huron-Bruce

Mike Wilson June 8, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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

Lisa Thompson re-elected to fourth term at Queen’s Park

Kelsey Bent June 8, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After polls closed at 9 p.m. on June 2 for the 2022 provincial election, it took no longer than 20 minutes to name the incumbent for her fourth term as MPP of the riding of Huron-Bruce.

‘Student Vote’ shows North Perth students lean left

Mike Wilson June 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News

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

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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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

See all Wingham area articles.

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

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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