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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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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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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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…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

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LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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