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Ontario Election 2022

Lang running for deputy mayor

Pauline Kerr May 4, 2022Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times

Coun. James Lang has decided to throw his hat in the ring and announced his decision to run for the position of deputy mayor in Brockton.

Mixed reactions to Ontario budget announcement

Cory Bilyea May 4, 2022Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Mixed reactions followed the release of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government’s recent budget announcement, which local Liberal candidate Shelley Blackmore says is an “election platform, not a real budget that addresses the needs of Ontarians.”

Rae kicks off provincial election campaign

Submitted April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, News, Ontario Election 2022

Matthew Rae, Progressive Conservative candidate for Perth-Wellington, officially kicked off his 2022 provincial election campaign at Knapp’s in Listowel on April 19.

All-candidates meeting scheduled for May 9 in Walkerton

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times

An all-candidates meeting for the upcoming provincial election is being hosted by the Friends of the Walkerton and Chesley Hospitals group.

Perth-Wellington NDP candidate Burbach says housing among key priorities in coming election

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

Jo-Dee Burbach has a lot on her CV. From small business owner to editor for a digital magazine, from Stratford City Councillor to, as of November of last year, NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington.

New Blue Party announces platform, election candidates

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The New Blue Party, started by Jim and Belinda Karahalios, is looking to shake up establishment. From March 31 to April 2, the new party held its first conference where they had guest speakers and announcements to make – the biggest being their platform: The New Blueprint.

Ashley Fox named new Liberal candidate for Perth-Wellington

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

The new Liberal candidate has officially been announced. On April 4, after other candidates pulled out, Ashley Fox won the uncontested nomination and is Perth-Wellington’s newest provincial candidate.

Matthew Rae secures provincial Perth-Wellington PC nomination

Special to The Banner March 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

MILVERTON – Matthew Rae, former public servant, community and education advocate, won the provincial Progressive Conservative (PC) nomination in the riding of Perth-Wellington on March 5.

Steve McCabe seeks PC nomination in Perth-Wellington

Mike Wilson December 6, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

Wellington North Ward 4 councillor Steve McCabe has announced he is seeking the Progressive Conservative Party nomination in Perth-Wellington for next year’s provincial election.

Don Van Galen seeks Perth-Wellington PC nomination for 2022 provincial election

Midwestern Newspapers December 3, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

Former St. Marys councillor Don Van Galen is the latest to enter the race to be selected as the Progressive Conservative Party’s candidate in Perth-Wellington for next year’s provincial election.

Laurie Hazzard chosen to be the NDP candidate in Huron—Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers November 26, 2021Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

New Democrats in Huron—Bruce have selected former nurse, educator and school administrator Laurie Hazzard to be their candidate in the 2022 provincial election.

Shelley Blackmore kicks off Liberal campaign in Huron-Bruce

Kelsey Bent November 25, 2021Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Supporters gathered at the Brussels Four Winds Barn on Nov. 17 to kick-start  Liberal candidate Shelley Blackmore’s campaign in the Huron-Bruce riding.

MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

The riding of Perth-Wellington will have its first MPP not named Randy Pettapiece in over a decade come the next provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022.

Matthew Rae seeks PC nomination for Perth-Wellington

Submitted November 18, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

One day after Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced he will not be seeking re-election in the 2022 provincial election; a candidate has already announced their intentions to seek the Conservative Party nomination in the riding.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

See all Listowel area articles.

Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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