ERIN – Erin councillor Rob Smith has his eyes on the mayor’s chair in the upcoming municipal election. Current Mayor Allan Alls has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election this fall.
Elections 2022
Agriculture focus of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Perth-Wellington riding candidates gathered virtually on May 10 to promote party lines and promises on topics of importance to the riding’s farming communities.
Perth Wellington candidates meetings set for Alma, Minto
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Voters in this riding will have a chance to learn about their candidates in the June 2 provincial election at two upcoming candidates meetings.
Agriculture at the forefront of Perth-Wellington candidates discussion
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial election candidates for the Perth-Wellington riding discussed topics of importance to rural communities during a May 10 virtual meeting hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture.
Puslinch Optimist Club to host All Candidates debate
PUSLINCH – The Optimist Club of Puslinch and the South Wellington Community Lions Club are partnering up this month to put on an All Candidates event for South Wellington.
Housing and heritage the subject of local debate
ELORA – Premier Doug Ford came under fire at a debate in Elora hosted by the Wellington branch of Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO).
Consensus Ontario party announces candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills
GEORGETOWN – The Consensus Ontario party has announced that Ron Patava will be the party's candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills in the provincial election next month.
Dave Turton running for mayor in Minto
MINTO – Deputy mayor Dave Turton has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next mayor of the Town of Minto. Turton filed his nomination papers for the position on May 2.
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario holding ‘open mic’ with provincial candidates on affordable housing
ELORA – The Wellington branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario is hosting an ‘open mic’ conversation with citizens and local candidates running for office in the June 2 provincial election.
Housing among key priorities for local NDP candidate Burbach
PERTH-WELLINGTON – 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.
Candidate nominations now open for 2022 municipal election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open.
Rae opens campaign office
HARRISTON - Matthew Rae, Progressive Conservative candidate for Perth-Wellington, opened his Harriston and Wellington County campaign office on May 1.
Davidson to seek re-election as mayor of Mapleton
MAPLETON – Current Mapleton Township Mayor Gregg Davidson has announced his intent to seek re-election in the 2022 municipal election in October.
Dunsmore running for mayor of Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington councillor Neil Dunsmore is running for mayor. The first-term councillor, who was named deputy mayor last year, confirmed in a phone interview on May 2 that’s he’s throwing his hat in the ring.
Longtime MPP Ted Arnott running again in Wellington-Halton Hills
FERGUS – Longtime MPP Ted Arnott has confirmed he is once again seeking reelection in Wellington-Halton Hills. The Progressive Conservative incumbent has served nearly 32 years at Queen's Park.