Patrick Raftis

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Senior Reporter at Fergus Wellington Advertiser

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North Perth Cruisers hold first of 2025 Retro Revival Cruise Nights

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

LISTOWEL – North Perth Cruisers held the first of their 2025 series of Retro Revival Cruise Nights in the Listowel Canadian Tire Parking lot on May 23. Donations of non-perishables for the Salvation Army were accepted at the event. Pam Noble and her grandson Kayden Martin were among those checking out the classic wheels. The…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Community reels from tragic loss

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

A tragic blow to the people of Walkerton is top of mind for many across this region and beyond this week, as the community reels from a May 23 automobile accident which claimed the life of a teacher and four students from Walkerton District Community School. Community members have been supporting each other and the school population through these early days as the details of this heartbreaking loss become clear.
Listowel Cyclones annual golf tournament fundraiser hosted at Listowel Golf and Country Club on May 17

3 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

Cyclone team officials with some of the items donated for a live auction. From left: Jenesta Davidson, Rick Cameron, Brad Haines, Greg McNevan, Chris Taplay and Kyle Kosir. (Patrick Raftis photo)LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones held their annual golf tournament fundraiser at the Listowel Golf and Country Club on May 17. The event included a round of golf followed by a dinner and social time. To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Measles? Kind of hard to swallow

3 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

Measles? Really? Skimming the news recently I came across a story on a Kitchener school closed for a day while local public health officials completed the required vaccination verification steps following an exposure at the school. Here in midwestern Ontario, our newspapers are receiving regular updates on cases of the disease from public health officials…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
The Un-credible Trump

1 month ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

And so it begins. Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump. Trump’s delusional opposition to the concept of free and fair trade and…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Conservative John Nater re-elected in Perth Wellington

1 month ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

Longtime MP returns to opposition benches as Liberals win national vote MITCHELL – Conservative incumbent John Nater will return to his seat on the Opposition benches to represent Perth-Wellington in the next parliament. The long-time MP was declared the winner of the riding in the April 28 election, which resulted nationally in a Liberal victory,…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
John Nater re-elected in Perth-Wellington

1 month ago | wellingtonadvertiser.com | Patrick Raftis

MITCHELL – Conservative incumbent John Nater will return to his seat on the Opposition benches to represent Perth-Wellington in the next parliament. He was declared the winner of the riding in the April 28 election, which resulted nationally in a Liberal victory, although the final seat count was still not confirmed the following morning. Vote counting was halted with about a dozen ridings still considered too close to call, with counting of special ballots set to resume on Tuesday morning.
Perth-Wellington candidates make their case for chance to represent riding

1 month ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

David Mackey, Liberal David Mackey believes the imposition of US tariffs on Canadian goods and the ongoing trade war between the two countries is the most important issue for Perth-Wellington residents. “It’s critical that we move with the (Prime Minister Mark) Carney plan and all the elements that have already been announced: trades, housing, trade…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Six set to vie for Huron-Bruce Member of Parliament chair in election

1 month ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

HURON-BRUCE – Voters across Canada are headed to the polls across for a federal election on April 28. With the April 9 deadline for filing nomination papers past, voters in Huron-Bruce will have a six-candidate field to choose from when they mark their ballot. Midwestern Newspapers reached out to candidates with a series of questions…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Strong mayors, weak idea

1 month ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

Numerous heads of council in this region are poised to receive “strong mayor” powers under a proposal put forward last week by the provincial government. The initial reaction from local reeves and mayors has ranged from confusion to outright rejection. “I was totally caught off guard,” said North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer. “I do not…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.