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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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“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.

Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel

LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province

WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.

See all Listowel area articles.

New ATV trail opens the door to off-road adventure

TEESWATER - After a year of construction and about $65,000 in upgrades, the Huron Shores ATV Club has officially opened the new Sideroad 30 multi-use trail, creating a legal route for off-road vehicles.

Student entrepreneurs wrap up summer of business with a barbeque

HANOVER – Thirty-five students from across the Saugeen Connects region wrapped up a summer of running their own businesses with a community barbecue and marketplace.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Summer of music comes to an end

WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.

Pedestrian safety issues considered

WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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

AI and other false promises

By Denny Scott

AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

By Submitted

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

By Rachel Hammermueller

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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