MINTO – “I don’t know how we can trust him with the future of Perth-Wellington,” was one of the many bold statements candidates made during the provincial debate at the Norgan Theatre on Feb. 19.
Elections 2025
Wellington-Halton Hills candidates square off in first debate
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – Six of the seven candidates vying for a seat in Wellington-Halton Hills in the upcoming provincial election took part in a virtual debate on Feb. 18 that was hosted by the Wellington Federation of Agriculture. The focus was on farming.
Provincial election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 provincial election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the February 27 election.
Provincial election Q&A: Wellington-Halton Hills candidates
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 provincial election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the February 27 election.
Simone Kent enters election race in Wellington-Halton Hills
FERGUS – Fergus resident Simone Kent has entered the provincial election as the NDP candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.
Incumbent Perth-Wellington PC candidate will attend debates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – It appears incumbent Perth-Wellington PC candidate Matthew Rae, unlike other candidates from his party, will attend debates in his riding leading up to the Feb. 27 provincial election.
Three-in-five PC voters, 78% of Ontarians say election called to serve Ford’s interests
VANCOUVER – After meeting with the nation’s provincial leaders and the prime minister on Jan. 15, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that it was time to put Canada first, even ahead of provincial interests, in dealing with tariff threats from American President Donald Trump.
Provincial debates
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Ontario provincial election is coming fast, with only two weeks left for candidates to persuade voters before the election on Feb. 27.
No-show Joe
“I can’t vote Conservative this time” is a sentiment that is catching on – and for good reason.
PC candidate Joseph Racinsky not planning to attend local debates
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – It appears, like others running for the party, that the Progressive Conservative candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills will not attend any debates or all-candidate events hosted by local organizations leading up to the Feb. 27 provincial election.
Dehn appointed candidate in Dufferin riding
ERIN – Michael Dehn, who has been mayor of Erin since 2022, is setting his sights on higher political office.
Green Party Campaign kickoff
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Green Party of Ontario kicked off the campaigns of party leader Mike Schreiner and Bronwynne Wilton at Schreiner’s office in Guelph on Jan. 29.
Racinsky appointed Wellington-Halton Hills PC candidate
WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – With Premier Doug Ford calling a snap election on Feb. 27, the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party has appointed Joseph Racinsky as the PC candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.
Kitras named Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for New Blue Party
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Stephen Kitras is the New Blue Party of Ontario’s candidate for the Wellington-Halton Hills riding.
Tired of being a chump?
This past Tuesday, the Premier of Ontario had an opinion column in the Toronto Sun as well as the National Post online versions. It was a pre-emptive strike for news expected the following day that Ontario would indeed be going to the polls.