Midwestern Newspapers asked the Huron-Bruce provincial election candidates to answer seven questions. Below are the responses of Shelley Blackmore, Liberal Party of Ontario.
Walkerton Herald-Times
PROVINCIAL ELECTION 2022: Huron-Bruce Q&A
We asked the candidates the same seven questions, focusing on housing, health care, agricultural land and economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
First Huron-Bruce all-candidates meeting discusses infrastructure, rural internet, and attracting new business in rural communities
Eight candidates running in the 2022 Ontario provincial election participated in the first Huron-Bruce riding all candidates meeting, hosted by the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture on May 16 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre.
Still time to register a team in Golf Fore Kids’ Sake fundraising tournament
Golf Fore Kids’ Sake, presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kincardine and District, is scheduled for June 3 and 4 at Ainsdale Golf Course.
County warns motorists not to cross the line – until it dries
BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County line painting contractor will begin line painting operations on county roads for the 2022 season on Tuesday, May 10.
Region’s unemployment rate drops to 3.3 per cent
WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 3.3 per cent, remaining the second lowest in Ontario.
Cost of owning a home in Brockton has nearly doubled since 2016
BROCKTON – The Affordable Housing 101 toolkit outline of affordable housing in Brockton begins with a community overview. Brockton contains the town of Walkerton and the villages within the boundaries of the former Brant and Greenock townships.
Hawks competing for PJHL Tier II championship this weekend
GUELPH – The Walkerton Hawks are two wins away from becoming PJHL Tier II Champions.
Hawks announce new president, executive
WALKERTON – The Walkerton Hawks will start a new chapter in the organization with a new executive team for the 2022-23 season.
Formosa CWL members enjoy a day of fellowship and fun
FORMOSA – April 24 saw Formosa Immaculate Conception Catholic Women’s League (CWL) members attending mass celebrated by Father Paul Edmonston followed by their annual communion breakfast.
Fire department offers fireworks safety tips
WALKERTON – To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the Walkerton Fire Department does not recommend family fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays.
Brockton mourns the loss of James Bolden
BROCKTON – The municipality’s flag is flying at half-mast to honour the memory of a friend, leader and former mayor.
CD benefitting Homes for Heroes now available for purchase
BROCKTON – The number of military veterans who are homeless touched the hearts of two local musicians with military connections, Tom Traversy and Pat “PJ Mack” McNinch.
Council welcomes news of hospital ER reopening
BROCKTON – After five months, residents of Brockton will once again be able to go to the emergency department at Walkerton hospital during nighttime hours.
