Council criticised over plan to replace beloved public artwork with 7-metre tall effigy of spaceman created by a former Wall Street trader which has been derided as a piece of “factory-produced space junk” Until four years ago, Ore Obelisk affectionately known as The Kebab by the people of Perth stood in the heritage-listed Stirling Gardens in the heart of the city The 15-metre work made from local geological minerals was erected in 1971 to celebrate Western Australia’s population reaching one million and was one of the city’s first public artworks the sculpture was cut into pieces and placed in storage Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter awaiting the sculpture’s restoration and return No report ever eventuated examining the three options presented to council in 2022 – conservation Basil Zempilas – now leader of the Western Australian Liberal party – announced a new work would take The Kebab’s place the creation of American art entrepreneur Brendan Murphy which have graffiti-like inscriptions over them have been appearing in cities across the world in recent years Oslo and Washington DC – as well as a luxury resort on the Caribbean island of Antigua In February, a Boonji Spaceman encrusted with a 517-carat diamond visor valued at almost $33m landed in the lobby of a five star hotel in the Saudi Arabia capital of Riyadh It is all part of Miami-based Murphy’s Boonji Project which includes a collection of 11,111 unique digital Non-Fungible Tokens launched on the Ethereum blockchain Purchasers of Boonji Avatar NFTs get access to member-only events, merchandise, and physical/digital artwork, according to Murphy’s website, and have so far generated more than US $15m in income Australia is getting its astronaut for free the City of Perth announced in June last year with council bearing only the $150,000 to $250,000 cost of its transportation from the US and its temporary installation on The Kebab’s plinth “It’s an incredible opportunity to be able to bring what would be a real tourist attraction which fits the story of Perth to our city,” Zempilas said at the time adding that the price of transporting and installing the statue was “a small price to pay for a world-class attraction” The supplanting of The Kebab with Boonji Spaceman has drawn a groundswell of opposition, including from the WA Public Art Inventory; a community action group called Save the Kebab that has collected more than 1,400 signatures on a petition; and one of Australia’s wealthiest women “It is offensive to Paul Ritter and his family that the council would remove the Ore Obelisk and replace it with an international sculpture,” Holmes à Court said in a statement to the Guardian Helen Curtis – who is a spokesperson for Save the Kebab, a member the National Trust’s Public Arts and Monuments Committee and a member of WA’s State Design Review Panel and the City of Stirling’s Art Advisory Panel – said the council’s decision to supplant Ritter’s obelisk with a mass-produced American statue – and its associated cost to rate payers – lacked transparency historical or environmental relationship to the historical gardens which were created for the state’s first governor using forced labour by the local Nyoongar people in the 1830s Until 2021 Photograph: Frances Andrijich/Perth Public Art Foundation“The Boonji Spaceman has no place in Perth it has zero relevance to Perth,” Curtis said “The City of Perth has ridden roughshod over any consultation by just landing it there or talking to the council’s arts advisory group “They have just made a captain’s call saying we’re going to plonk this thing here City of Perth said The Kebab became an unacceptable safety risk after an 80kg stone fell off it in 2021 the council disputed Save the Kebab’s claims that the Boonji Spaceman bore no local cultural or historical significance “The Boonji Spaceman artwork is relevant to Perth in that the work relates to the 1962 triple-orbit of the Earth by American astronaut John Glenn,” the statement said referring to Glenn’s famous observation from space of a brightly lit Perth The council also disputed claims the acquisition went against its own public art policy which states public art will “showcase the best of contemporary Western Australian encouraging new ideas and the application of new techniques and approaches,” the statement said Curtis told the Guardian Boonji Spaceman may have contravened Perth’s Public Art CP 4.8 criteria which precludes “objects that are mass-produced or reproduced” and “commercial promotions in any form” Free daily newsletterOur Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters Content on Murphy’s website and on social media show the Boonji Project is a marketing and wealth-generating venture “The Boonji Spaceman epitomises vacuous monumentalism,” she said “[And] it is supporting the work of a millionaire former Wall Street banker who has publicly admitted he has little talent and wants to just make money.” It is true that Murphy is a former Wall Street trader He is also a former professional basketballer and poker player After the 9/11 attacks in New York, the self-taught Murphy embarked on an art-creating venture, admitting in a 2022 interview with billionaire social media influencer, Scientologist and vocal Trump supporter Grant Cardone that “I don’t have a lot of talent” but followed Cardone’s own 10X wealth creation philosophy Murphy told Cardone that he rated the importance of marketing in his art at 9.5 out of 10 “because you can market shitty art and still make a living” “My famous saying that’s a spin-off from you is ‘I’m trying to add zeros’,” he told Cordone who praised Murphy in the video as “a freaking master marketer” and “bullshitter … and I say bullshit like is being used as further evidence by groups opposed to Perth’s Boonji Spaceman that the project is a commercial venture marketing an object that art critic John McDonald has described as a “piece of factory-produced space junk” “City of Perth may as well install a bunch of designer handbags [in Stirling Gardens] and call it art as this mass-produced overgrown ornament,” he told the Guardian The council also needed to provide further information over any commercial arrangements it has made with Murphy’s Australian gallerist Paul Gullotti of Perth’s commercial Gullotti Galleries in Cottesloe The gift of the spaceman was made by the artist on the condition Gullotti Galleries undertook the installation which was originally budgeted by council at $171,000 and has now has now grown to $250,000 Gullotti Galleries will feature a solo exhibition of Murphy’s works later this year “There has been no transparency by City of Perth,” Curtis claimed The City of Perth would only confirm that the budget was now $250,000 Gullotti referred the Guardian’s queries on the gift and installation agreement – and a request to speak to Murphy – to Perth public relations company Devahasdin assured the Guardian on Wednesday the artist would break his silence on the controversy and address the alleged misinformation circulated by the project’s critics Devahasdin emailed the Guardian saying “Unfortunately we are unable to provide you with our facts at this time” Your browser is not supported. 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ABC News News HomeSport Cowboys winJBy Jon Healy Fans made their feelings known as the NRL arrived in Perth Link copiedShareShare articleWestern Australia premier Roger Cook has offered renewed hope of salvaging the Perth Bears concept describing the last-ditch talks with the NRL as "positive" Cook was a keen observer at the Perth Stadium double-header addressing club officials and sitting in the crowd as the Sharks beat Manly 24-18 and the Cowboys took down the Rabbitohs 24-16 A crowd of just over 31,347 was announced at half-time of the second game, perhaps showing some fans had delivered on the threat of boycotting out of frustration but publicly Cook has had a change of tune Only last Saturday he accused the NRL of treating his state like a "cash cow" with an estimated $65 million gap in funding talks Cook is now hopeful the proposed franchise can be saved with both parties returning to the table in recent days "We've made our position to the NRL very clear and that is any deal must deliver value for WA taxpayers," Cook said in a statement We won't be making any further comment until those discussions conclude." Saturday's crowd marked the lowest at a rugby league event at Perth Stadium following two previous double-headers and sold-out State of Origins in 2019 and 2022 Just over 30,000 fans turned up to the double-header in Perth Saturday's crowd will still mark the second-largest of the round behind only the 40,814 at Brisbane's loss to the Sydney Roosters at Lang Park on Friday night Large sections of seats were unoccupied for the start of Cronulla's win over Manly at 1pm but by the time South Sydney faced North Queensland the stands were more populated Perth's entry in 2027 would put the NRL on the path to 20 teams by early next decade with Papua New Guinea's arrival already locked in for 2028 ABC Sport Daily is your daily sports conversation We dive into the biggest story of the day and get you up to speed with everything else that's making headlines A 20-team competition would allow the NRL to consider a conference system with room for more representative fixtures Head office is keen to make a decision on a potential Perth franchise shortly in order to ramp up negotiations for the next TV rights deal starting in 2028 with the Canberra Raiders dominant in Darwin Hudson Young scored twice as four second-half tries took the game well away from a listless Parramatta See how the action unfolded in our live blog below Submit a comment or question Log in to commentLive updatesLatestOldestPinned12 Apr 11:32amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:32amNRL Saturday scoresJBy Jon Healy ReactReactCopy link12 Apr 12:09pmSat 12 Apr 2025 at 12:09pmAnd that will do it for usJBy Jon Healy It's always an interesting day when the NRL goes beyond its Queensland and New South Wales heartland and the trips to Perth and Darwin have become exciting regular fixtures Tomorrow's first game is a sell-out in Melbourne and I'll be here to bring you all the action plus the final match of the round in Newcastle 11:59amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:59amHudson lauds his side's beliefHBy Henry Hanson Tonight was the Raiders biggest win since 2022 and at the heart of it was two-try scorer Hudson Young He's speaking to Fox and is putting tonight's win to his side's much improved completion rate "We spoke about our completions coming into this game," Young said our completions were just not good enough and put ourselves under too much pressure "So to come out here and put on an 80-minute performance is really pleasing." And he's not putting a ceiling on what the Raiders can do this season "The belief is massive mate," Young said "That's what Sticky drills into us all week to believe in ourself and that's what we're doing." 11:48amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:48amRicky Stuart proud of his team in difficult circumstancesHBy Henry Hanson The Raiders have travelled a lot already this season but you wouldn't have known it tonight faster and stronger than their opponents in Darwin Canberra boss Ricky Stuart is talking to Fox post-game We've got a tough three months in regards to the travel I've got to give the individuals some credit there because they're buying into what we're trying to do." The Raiders are now three wins and three losses for the season and looking very dangerous 11:43amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:43amRaiders into the top fourJBy Jon Healy Canberra is now fourth with four wins from six games The 1-5 Eels have great company alongside four-time premiers Penrith but Parramatta's outlandishly bad -123 points differential has them 85 points clear in last place ReactReactCopy linkKey Event12 Apr 11:32amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:32amFULL-TIME: Canberra hammers Parramatta 50-12JBy Jon Healy There are bodies strewn everywhere after that dominant performance by the Raiders over a really poor Eels outfit Josh Papali'i is sucking in the big ones and tells the Fox camera to get lost as he's pulled off the deck by Josh Addo-Carr Joe Tapine is up and about after that knee scare That game marked a return to the form of the early weeks of the season for both teams which is good news for the Raiders as they jump into the top four 11:30amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:30am79' Kaeo Weekes makes it 50 for the RaidersJBy Jon Healy Weekes converts (Jamal Fogarty was battling cramps earlier) and the Raiders are the third team this season to reach the big 5-0 The Broncos and Storm both did it in round one 11:28amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:28amSebastian Kris wraps things up for Canberra yet againJBy Jon Healy He scored the game winner in the last minute last week and he's just put a cherry on top of this win holds on and offloads through the tackle of Dean Hawkins Kris is backing up and flies the remaining 30 or 40 metres to score 11:27amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:27am77' Joe Tapine is down and Ryan Matterson is on reportJBy Jon Healy Tapine takes a charge and comes up in a lot of discomfort Ryan Matterson dropped down onto his knee and the Eels number 22 is on report for a hip drop 11:23amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:23amThe Raiders crack 40!JBy Jon Healy The Eels are shot to bits and getting trucked through the middle This time Joe Tapine holds off Charlie Guymer with one hand and gets a beautiful flick pass around Dylan Brown to Matty Nicholson 11:22amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:22am74' Near misses on both wings for the EelsJBy Jon Healy Josh Addo-Carr puts a lovely in and away on Xavier Savage to break down the left And then Dean Hawkins grubbers through for Bailey Simonsson who gets a soccer on it and it just trickles dead 11:21amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:21amNot quiteHBy Henry Hanson I had hopes Parra were going to start their march into the top 8 tonight at their favourite holiday destination 11:17amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:17am71' Tapine and Ofahengaue getting chippy in the scrumJBy Jon Healy Joe Tapine says Joe Ofahengaue headbutted him in the scrum 11:16amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:16amCharlie King disappointed by Eels 'madness'HBy Henry Hanson legendary broadcaster Charlie King is worried things could get even more ugly for the Eels in these last 10 minutes "They're probably gone I reckon...they've worked so hard and just a moment of madness," King said "Just fatigue starting to set in...they've been too good today 11:15amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:15am69' Big Red retains his kicking licenceJBy Jon Healy The Raiders pile on the pressure thanks to a big Hudson Young charge They go left and Corey Horsburgh gets caught flat-footed on the fourth so he puts it on the left foot and earns a dropout 11:12amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:12amIT'S A PENALTY TRY!JBy Jon Healy The bounce was so insane and I'm not convinced Savage would've made it there before the bounce The contact from Addo-Carr was pretty minor 11:10amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:10am65' Xavier gets a Savage bounceJBy Jon Healy Kaeo Weekes's grubber looks just about perfect for Xavier Savage to latch onto and score the ball rears up sharply and over his head Referee Wyatt Raymond wants the bunker to check if Josh Addo-Carr made a professional foul in disrupting Savage's run I don't think you can say penalty try 11:02amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:02am59' Can Hudson Young be left out of Origin?JBy Jon Healy I don't know exactly what the make-up of the NSW Blues will be but Hudson Young and Haumole Olakau'atu have to be in the back-row rotation but he'll want Penrith to start winning some games before long because Laurie Daley may also want to squeeze Angus Crichton in as well Just too many options back there for the selectors 11:00amSat 12 Apr 2025 at 11:00amIt's a double to Hudson Young!JBy Jon Healy Bailey Simonsson gets into a dust-up with Ethan Strange and forgets to defend at marker Savelio Tamale takes advantage and scoots through He offloads and the ball is knocked back by a late-arriving Simonsson and Hudson Young bursts through to score despite the illegal off-ball actions of Dean Hawkins DW keep the Eels swimming in DarwinHBy Henry Hanson Dylan Walker's deft little toe poke provides the Eels with a little bit of hope It sat up perfectly for try-scorer extraordinaire Josh Addo-Carr - it's his third four-pointer for Parramatta and the 143rd of a decorated NRL career The Foxx continues his promising start to life as an Eel Topic:Food and Beverage Processing Industry AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The Huron-Perth Flag Football League is sticking with what works Article content“Part of it is the approach and positivity of the league,” league co-founder Dave Levinson said “We’re getting comments from players and parents about how positive the experience is for the kids and how it’s super uplifting and coaches are taking that message and filtering it to players comprising 10 teams that played from mid-September to early November Fast forward six months and the NFL Flag-sponsored league which kicked off its spring season two weeks ago has around 140 players from Huron and Perth counties and 14 teams in three age divisions word of mouth and people spreading the word,” Levinson said “It’s a different atmosphere (from other sports) and the kids are looking for that other atmosphere in the things they do.” More coaches and referees have also made the league stronger “The extra people there to help with the kids is awesome,” Levinson said “They’re also good quality coaches and people and that’s the most important piece because it makes the league what it is — it’s coaches and players and how they interact and how they treat their players and opposing players.” The eight-week spring season will end before kids finish school which Levinson believes is another element that has contributed to the league’s rapid growth Most teams spend 90 minutes on the field once a week with half of that time dedicated to practice The split tilts more toward gameplay as players get more experience on the gridiron “It seems to be working for families,” Levinson said “We’re happy with where we’re at for the spring considering there’s baseball and soccer so we’re expecting a bigger jump for fall (registration).” Growing sponsorship has helped the league keep costs down plus add perks like bigger speakers for the fields Players are recognized with weekly MVP honours “We post on social media and get a video reel with music We’re trying to do all of that to keep it a positive The league will host Community Day on May 31 during its usual Saturday morning slate of games to celebrate current and past sponsors while offering raffles “It’s important for us to instil in kids a sense of community,” Levinson said so we want to help the community that helps us The league has the potential to double in the coming years which could also mean tighter age brackets and tournaments with nearby NFL Flag and provincial leagues “We won’t put any limitations on where it goes.” cosmith@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy A 32-year-old resident of Dundalk was charged by Perth OPP after fleeing the scene of a vehicle collision in Gowanstown over the weekend after a motor vehicle collided with two vehicles One of the drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries The accused is charged with dangerous operation and failure to stop after an accident Anyone with information is asked to contact Perth OPP Over $300,000 is being shared among five different festivals and events in Perth-Wellington Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced that $310,000 will be coming to the region through the Experience Ontario program and the Spring Works Festival will all be getting a share of the funding "This is part of a nearly $20-million investment in festivals and events across Ontario to help organizers expand programming and draw visitors to stay longer in local accommodations shop at local retailers and support main street businesses," Rae said "The tourism and culture sector are essential to our local economies This provincial funding will allow our tourism operators to continue to provide valuable programming while supporting local businesses and workers." 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Funding as provided by the Ministry of Tourism Here For Now Theatre Company's 2025 Summer Season World in a Weekend: International Puppet Festival and local governments and health officials are urging residents to get prepped The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion will return in 2025 The Maple Leafs built a big lead early and Toronto hung on to defeat Florida 5-4 in game one of the second round NHL playoff series Thousands of dollars have recently been lost in Wellington County due to crypto scams and Wellington County OPP are warning residents to be aware Soybeans and Wheat all finished lower to begin the week thousands of students in grades 5 to 8 from across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will gather for an unforgettable day of motivation and excitement at this year’s Empowerment Day You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Perth—Wellington 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 222 of 222 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 222 of 222 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Perth—Wellington is in second place with 26,150 votes (40.8%) and Kevin Kruchkywich Nater has represented the riding since 2015 25,595 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account fourth most populous city “Down Under” sitting on the Swan River and with the charming port town of Fremantle close by Founded as a city in 1829 as the Swan River Colony on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk and Noongar peoples The city boomed on the nineteenth century gold rushes and still profits today from all that valuable “dirt” in the lands around the state it’s also a centre of the ongoing Aussie crime writing wave too… His Lee Southern novels are set in Western Australia True West (2019) begins in 1988 as 17-year-old Lee Southern betrays the Knights bikie gang (Aussie for Hells Angels type outfits) and finds work as a tow truck driver in Perth Lee returns in I am Already Dead (2023) investigating a series of bribery attempts targeting a wealthy entrepreneur Now he’s hooked up with retiring PI Frank Swann Both books originally published in Australia by the great small press Fremantle Books who specialise in authors from Western Australian or who live in the area In Line of Sight (2010) he’s Superintendent Swann of the Western Australia Police and dealing with a local brothel madam shot dead on a Perth golf course in 1975 Heroin is the new drug in town and the money is finding its way into some very respectable hands Now it’s Perth in 1979 and a royal visit in the offing to commemorate a century and a half since colonisation But mining is the new treasure chest for the region and people will do anything to secure mining leases In Old Scores (2016) Swann’s left the cops and has survived into the 1980s and is working as a low-rent PI Someone’s bugging the Premier of Western Australia’s phone and Swann is asked to find who and why And finally (before he returns for a cameo on the Lee Southern series above) Swann is back in the fourth and final book of his own tetralogy Shore Leave (2020) – it’s 1989 and an American navy ship docks in Fremantle Soon there’s trouble in the brothels and concerns over a nuclear warship in town The whole Frank Swann series is a effectively a history of modern Perth and Western Australia that then segues into the Lee Southern series bringing us bang up to date with hopefully more to come from Whish-Wilson The transformation of Perth and Western Australia by the mining boom is also apparent in Dave Warner’s City of Light (2015 – and also published by Fremantle Press) takes us back to Perth in the 1970s – today Perth can feel like a well-healed preoccupied with a ham sandwich and the odds of making the football team on Saturday takes the terrible phone call that signals the beginning of a series of events which are to reverberate in his life and shake the city to its foundations Warner is also the author of several books featuring Detective Inspector Daniel Clement and set in and around Broome a small town 1,271 miles from Perth (honestly not that far in Western Australia terms!!) Before it Breaks (2015) won the prestigious 2016 Australian Crime Writers Association Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Novel (Kelly being the legendary nineteenth century Australian bushranger a man is found dead in a crocodile-infested watering hole The connection between the victims is elusive but Clement must pursue it as a decades-old mystery begins to unravel and a monster cyclone brews on the horizon After the Flood (2022) sees DI Dan Clement and his Broome police officers confronted with a violent death by crucifixion near a remote north-west station the theft of explosives from a Halls Creek mine site and a break-in at a child health care clinic – could they all be linked somehow Clement is perhaps the cop in fiction who covers the widest territory Western Australia being roughly the size of Western Europe When it Rains (2024) has Dan Clement still stuck on backwater Broome in the wet season rains with random body parts turning up in crocodile-infested waters The dreariness of West Oz mining towns is all over Robert Schofield’s Marble Bar (2014) when a cop decides to make a new beginning in the iron mines of Newman But when he returns home from the night shift and finds his flatmate has been murdered He summons his old ally from the Gold Squad and soon they find themselves in Marble Bar Heaven Sent (2023) finds Cato is on the case of a killer murdering Fremantle’s homeless people Altogether a fun series that bounces between Perth Western Australia and a host of other locations Masthead About Advertisers: Contact Us Privacy Policy Become a member for as low as $5/month OttawaNewsSuccessful maple syrup season celebrated at 49th annual Perth Festival of the MaplesBy Jack RichardsonPublished: April 26, 2025 at 6:42PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Perth-Wellington MPP Mathew Rae has announced more funding for the Perth County OPP this week — a $150,000 grant to the West Perth detachment for its work on reducing intimate partner violence We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWhile this grant comes from the province’s Victim Support Grant Program at least part of it will be used to support the rehabilitation of perpetrators of intimate partner violence While there are many support options in the community for victims there are no services for those who carry out the violence “What we really want to aim for is supporting them as well,” said Boltsad adding the grant will help pay for both one-on-one and family counselling services we can prevent the escalation of violence in intimate partner violence situations,” she explained These counselling services will be run by a multi-agency risk-assessment table that will look at cases that are flagged as having the highest risk of intimate partner homicide both the perpetrator and and the victim would have to agree to participate Bolstad also noted that ending a relationship after an incident of intimate partner violence can be difficult for the victim especially if that victim relies on the perpetrator for certain supports Preventing the escalation of intimate partner violence provides another avenue the other partner is heavily relied upon for financial support or for transportation it’s not quite as easy as you have one violent incident and then that person is free from that relationship,” she said According to the local advocacy organization Stop Violence Against Women Co-ordinating Committee Perth County there were roughly 500 incidents of police-reported domestic and intimate partner violence in Perth County in 2022 Bolstad also noted there has also been an increase in choking incidents in the area which she described as”startling.” Someone who is strangled by their partner during an incident of intimate partner violence is 750 times more likely to be killed by that partner “So really (we’re) focusing on not only training of our officers and community partners on early identification and just better questions to ask survivors or victims in our investigations but also getting that information out to our community members,” she said “We’ve really stepped up as community partners to collaborate together and really work together and listen to one another and really find out what our community needs and what our victims need — how we can do better to support everybody in our community — and it really is about just working together to deliver the best possible support and services to people that are in need,” Bolstad said. However, gauging the success of the program might be a difficult question to initially answer since the detachment’s efforts to get the word out could actually result in more calls to police.  “I think that where we might be able to see some real measurable results could be in relation to recidivism rates through counselling and increased support with our community partners, ending the cycle of violence and not seeing names come up again in other occurrences,” she said. When Perth OPP located a suspicious vehicle on Wednesday in Listowel the driver backed the stolen vehicle into the police cruiser and then attempted to flee OPP caught up with the 22-year-old and he faces charges that include dangerous operation impaired operation and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 also facing probation violation charges and two counts of driving while under suspension was held in custody at Ontario Court of Justice for a bail hearing Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Perth OPP The Municipality of North Perth has recognized outstanding local people with a series of awards At a ceremony at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood on April 30 numerous awards were handed out to people for a variety of designations Lucille Wittnebel was honoured as the 2024 Norm Stirling Citizen of the Year Award recipient She moved to Listowel in the 1990s and began volunteering at Listowel Memorial Hospital more than 30 years ago Visitors and patients have seen Lucille in the hospital's Gift Shop she was a driving force behind the hospital’s Breast Assessment Center Other award recipients include Joan MacDonald who were all given 2024 Celebrate North Perth – Inspiration Awards who earned the 2024 Celebrate North Perth - Youth Impact Award A full breakdown of each award winner and their contributions to North Perth can be seen here: https://www.northperth.ca/news/posts/citizen-of-the-year-and-celebrate-north-perth-award-recipients/ LondonNewsHuron Perth students audition song about COVID, 5 years in the makingBy Scott MillerPublished: April 29, 2025 at 3:40PM EDT giving him a fourth term in the riding since taking over from Gary Schellenberger in 2015 Nater garnered almost 34,000 votes – 53 per cent – with all 222 polls accounted for He was nearly 8,000 votes ahead of Liberal David Mackey while New Democrat Kevin Kruchkywich was third with almost 2,909 votes Wayne Baker from the People’s Party finished fourth with 1,069 votes “It’s a great honour to continue to serve the people of Perth-Wellington,” Nater said at the Mitchell Golf and Country Club “It looks like my vote total went up a little bit so hopefully that’s a reflection of my service to the community and the hard work I’ve tried to do for all people across Perth-Wellington.” Nater will once again serve in an opposition role after the Liberals won a fourth straight federal election though some projections suggested it would be another minority “There’s obviously going to have to be at least one party supporting the government on different pieces of legislation,” he said “There’s going to have to be folks reaching out across the aisle among all four of the parties Polls had the Conservative Party primed for a resounding victory early in the new year but those started to swing to the left after Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister and U.S President Donald Trump ramped up his “51st state” rhetoric toward Canada “The only poll that matters is one that happens on election day,” Nater said don’t get too excited about the best polls Don’t get too negative about the worst poll And that’s what we’ve done throughout this campaign The 41-year-old from Mitchell first took office 10 years ago after Schellenberger retired when he was named shadow minister for Canadian Heritage Nater moved to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts which focused on reviewing reports of the auditor general of Canada Nater worked with Ontario Senator Robert Black to pass Bill S-227 in honour of Wellington County food activist Anita Stewart has been a Conservative stronghold since it was created in 2003 Liberal John Richardson was the last non-Conservative to represent Perth County serving as MP from 1993 to 2002 when the riding also included Waterloo-Wellington and then Middlesex counties This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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David Mackey and John Nater shared their visions for Perth-Wellington Four Perth-Wellington federal election candidates faced off at the Stratford Rotary Complex Tuesday night for a debate that encompassed a range of issues We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentHosted by the Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce the candidates took questions from chamber general manager Aaron Martin and the audience on these and other issues The candidates – the People’s Party Wayne Baker Liberal David Mackey and Conservative John Nater * – shared their visions for Perth-Wellington as well as their parties’ visions for our country The following is a transcript of their answers to four of those questions Answers have been edited for clarity and length Q: How would your government work with provincial territorial and municipal governments to address housing issues and create mechanisms that support Canadians across the entire housing continuum we need to work with municipalities and work with all levels of government to get more housing built Our party’s proposed a couple of initiatives to get that started we’ll take the GST off of new builds up to $1.3 million we will work with municipalities to cut development charges So for each dollar that the municipality cuts their development charges we will reimburse that to 50 per cent again we need to focus on what we can do to spur building We’ve promised a building bonus to municipalities to pay for the important infrastructure if they increase the housing supply one of the biggest challenges they face is (wastewater) capacity and water capacity We need to invest in fundamentals to ensure that we have what’s in place – the permanent mechanism in place – so we can actually build (capacity) Kruchkywich: The NDP has a comprehensive plan – a $16-billion national housing strategy – that involves a Canadian Homes Transfer Fund and a Communities First Fund (It) is directed funding to municipalities and provinces and it will reward cities that build quickly and legalize more multi-unit homes We want to build up density in our communities We want to speed up permits and approvals so homes can get built faster And we want to make sure that municipalities are capping development charges We want to work with them to start lowering those developmental charges so developers can build homes more inexpensively and faster And we also want to use viable federal land as a government to build 100,000 rental units by 2030  Baker: We’re in a situation right now where there’s a competition between housing and farmland and the temptation to develop the farmland and create the housing to alleviate the pressure is very real I think that we should propose developing marginal land that isn’t suitable for farming whether it be within Perth-Wellington or encourage a migration further north to lands that are maybe less easily developed but we develop the technology to develop them and allow young families to build their own homes on their own land and get away from this high-density nonsense that there’s a lot of social issues with Mackey: Mark Carney has a plan to double the pace of construction to almost 500,000 homes a year That is the most since (the Second World War) now there’s a gap between social housing and market-priced housing we need to have investments by the government The government will act as a developer and build affordable housing at scale and we need to lower the cost of home building Q: Please explain why a government under your party’s leadership is best equipped to promote our economy in the face of economic uncertainty Kruchkywich: We believe in reinvesting in our people We’ve always been a party that has started at the foundation It starts with a retrofit plan that we have that works with the climate But what it will do is not just think about the economy as it will bring the opportunity to train a whole workforce of skilled labour Instead of subsidizing large corporations to come in and take care of that We’ve always gone above and beyond what the rest of the world has done and what we need to do to strengthen our economy right now is to insist that our government step out of the way and let individuals and let businesses and let corporations step up and take the burden on and grow our economy get the government out of the way and encourage individual entrepreneurs We have some problems south of the border; north-south trade is not working right now We need to build an east-west trade corridor The Mark Carney government will have a $5-billion plan to build this trade port We need to invest and build Canadian infrastructure that will help diversify our trade partners create good jobs and drive economic growth Something that’s important to Perth-Wellington is the automotive industry Mark Carney has a plan that protects businesses and the auto industry by investing $2 billion to build a fortified Canadian supply chain from raw materials to finished vehicles Nater: We can’t control what happens south of the border but we can make sure that we have a strong Canadian domestic economy so we need to promote reinvestment in Canada we’re proposing a (Tax-Free Savings Account) top-up of an extra $5,000 annually if it’s reinvested in Canadian business we’re proposing a deferral of capital gains you can defer those capital gains if the profits are reinvested here in Canada and Canadian businesses Let’s promote Canada We need to be our own biggest market we leave between $60 billion and $,200 billion of GDP growth on the table because we are not trading among provinces Q: Can you please explain your party’s belief on carbon tax Why has the carbon tax suddenly been removed by the current government Baker: We are opposed to the carbon tax altogether Kruchkywich’s definition of polluters as any facility that puts carbon into the atmosphere is not a polluter and it’s a required part of our atmosphere for our planet to eat because that’s plant food with the technology and the environment we live in Mackey: The carbon tax was removed because the people of Canada wanted it removed It’s increased affordability for an average Canadian that does not remove the problem of climate change and we need to have effective programs that give incentives in order for people to do the right things and that includes both on the consumer side but also on the large industrial polluters and polluters are the industries that put carbon into the air and we need to make sure that we have a proper transition from the existing old energy infrastructure to a new clean energy infrastructure Nater: We will actually get rid of the carbon tax but that doesn’t stop any future government from changing it We propose to actually eliminate the legislation — reverse the legislation — take the carbon tax off for everyone for good permanently It hurts the senior who’s on a fixed income who has to pay it to heat their home It hurts the farmer who has no option other than to to use the natural gas or propane to dry their corn I had farmers send me their bills this fall with tens of thousands of dollars just in carbon tax with no way to mitigate that That was why carbon tax needed to get rid of it for good permanently because it hurts people from rural communities like ours Kruchkywich: We believe in removing the consumer carbon tax but large industrial polluters believe strongly that it is an effective tool to regulate their emissions We also propose a cap on emissions – something with a bit more teeth than what we had We’re not in favour of expansion of large polluters –– the oil and gas industry Q: What are your thoughts about raising the retirement age Mackey: So it’s a great question in the sense that it’s probably directed not towards Mark Carney and the Liberal Party We have no plans at this point to be doing anything with the retirement age We announced our seniors’ platform that we will enhance and maintain the age of eligibility for old age security guarantee they can supplement and But let’s talk about how we can support seniors more broadly We are proposing to allow an extra $10,000 of tax-free earnings for seniors who choose to work past retirement age We also propose to change rules around RRSPs being converted to RPPs by expanding that by two years We also have to make sure that we are allowing seniors to retire and live in comfort and in decency in the retirement years So let’s make sure that we have an economy that supports that we’re not nickel and diming our seniors each and every day by the constant threats of carbon tax and threats of inflation Kruchkywich: We believe in age 65 and we don’t want to raise it We believe in bringing a national senior strategy to the table to make sure that seniors’ health care is a priority We want to reduce isolation and tackle senior poverty We want to raise the guaranteed income supplement We want to take the profit of long-term health care We want to make sure that we’re building accessible affordable homes for seniors that aligns with our national rent control plan so that everything stays affordable for our seniors And we want to make sure that we are ending pension theft by making sure that seniors’ pensions are at the front of the line if and Too often we see our seniors falling through cracks These are social services that get cut first when big government starts talking about austerity We want to make sure that our seniors are protected and cared for first Baker: I don’t plan on retiring anytime soon and I’m pushing that at that retirement age I think if you’ve worked hard and you have the resources to retire One of the issues that we have in this country right now is inflation and the People’s Party of Canada is proposing a zero per cent inflation which will ensure resources available to you into our old age So I think that retirement age is suitable the way it is * Member of Parliament in the last legislature We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWhile going up against Conservative John Nater Perth-Wellington’s sitting member in the last Parliament (but) I’m trying to do it in an authentic way I’m standing up because the political system has too many slogans too many gimmicks (and) not enough real conversations and honest conversations with people around Perth-Wellington,” Mackey said While Perth-Wellington has gone blue in every election since the district was formed prior to the 2004 election “He was very successful and was a great MPP and that wasn’t too long ago,” Mackey said Holding a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Waterloo Mackey spent his career in software engineering he immediately became involved with the community starting out at the public library’s maker space He now sits on the Stratford Public Library board the Ontario Library Service board and Ontario Library Board Association at the provincial level and its chronic misinformation and disinformation that led Mackey to become a vocal proponent for libraries Not only did libraries exist long before the internet “I felt the library was a place to take my technical expertise So I’m attracted to libraries because I believe they need to be protected,” he added Mackey also volunteered with the local mentorship program which was administered by the former Perth District health unit to help young men build emotional resilience being a Liberal is something that has been a part of his family for decades so this goes back a couple generations,” Mackey said The success of the Liberal Party has often resulted from its ability to pivot with the times with leaders steering the party in the direction that Canada is going “We don’t have the same solid base that the Conservatives have or the NDP have Our success means that we have to be able to offer something that the voters want to buy They know the Liberal Party is going to be right for the time as it changes,” said Mackey noting that Leader Mark Carney’s background is very different from that of former prime minister Justin Trudeau “You’ve got an extremely different political environment south of the border Mark Carney is the only adult in the room when you look at the leaders,” said Mackey Looking at the polarization in today’s political discourse is what drove Mackey to seek a seat in Ottawa While Canadian politics has always been partisan it has gotten even more so in recent years I believe that every single politician of every single party was a Canadian first and they were putting honest viewpoints forward in order to make Canada stronger,” he said WWE has officially confirmed a new premium live event for the company’s return to Australia later this year WWE began advertising ‘WWE TakeOver Perth’ and a then-unnamed PLE taking 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To use this website, please use Chrome or Firefox April 10, 2025 @ 12:40 pmCommunity News, Federal Election 2025, News there are four Perth-Wellington candidates for the upcoming federal election on April 28 Conservative Party incumbent John Nater was first elected MP in 2015 and was re-elected in 2019 and 2021 he was on West Perth municipal council from 2010 to 2014 Nater now resides in Mitchell with his wife Justine and their three children Ainsley who is running for the Liberal Party in Perth-Wellington said through “principled leadership and bold action,” he aims to bring people together amplify their voices and create a future in which everyone in Perth-Wellington can succeed Mackey was born in Port Perry and raised in Oshawa He pursued a career in high-tech management before retiring to serve on the Stratford Public Library Board the Ontario Library Service Board and the Ontario Library Board Association Kevin Kruchkywich has been acclaimed as the local NDP candidate An actor and improvisor with nearly 30 years of experience performing across Canada he has lived and worked both as a general contractor and actor in Stratford for the last decade “I’m thrilled that our party has put their faith in me again in 2025,” said Kruchkywich “Last time I ran I had the chance to connect with so many people from across our riding – people who told me that they were really struggling.” He added he is running again “because I know that I can be a voice in parliament that will fight for everyday families – not billionaires and their buddies.” Kruchkywich was raised in Alberta by a father who hauled cattle and a mother who worked for the school board The People’s Party of Canada has selected Wayne Baker as its candidate He grew up on a dairy farm just outside of Flesherton and moved to Arthur in 2005 He also ran in the 2021 election because he was “upset with the imposition on our freedoms and no obvious motivation to remove the impositions Baker noted he has been working “tirelessly” ever since to “right the wrongs being imposed on myself and fellow Canadians.” For details about candidate debates and events scheduled to dat, click here 905 Gartshore Street, Fergus ON N1M 2W8. © All materials copyright Wellington Advertiser, 2006-2025. 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Please direct comments, questions or suggestions to editor@wellingtonadvertiser.com We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentProgressive Conservative Matthew Rae was re-elected on Thursday as the province’s governing party maintained its majority after a snap election was called last month who was first elected in 2022 after taking over from Randy Pettapiece garnered more than 20,000 votes with most of the riding’s 59 polls reporting about 8,000 more votes than that of Liberal Ashley Fox the good people of Perth-Wellington and Ontario have made their voices heard,” Rae said to supporters at the Mitchell Golf and Country Club Rae said the “challenges ahead of us in the province and country are great We’re facing the greatest crisis since our country was founded.” The 34-year-old parliamentary assistant to the minister of municipal affairs and housing said the ongoing tariff threat from U.S President Donald Trump is giving him “whiplash,” but he said the Ford government will be ready whenever tariffs are implemented “The world of our parents and grandparents is literally shifting under our feet and we’re entering unchartered territory,” he said “We will work to ensure Ontario’s economy is the most competitive place to invest said there wasn’t anything she would have changed in her second campaign I’m very happy with the amount of work that people put in and the amount of great conversations we had,” he said Davis lamented the strategic votes he said went to the Liberals who were projected by polls to finish second behind the PCs in the province Green Party candidate Ian Morton was fourth with more than 3,000 votes — about a percentage more than the party earned locally in the 2022 election Morton said he’ll “keep building” and give voters and alternative while vowing to run in the next election “I’m really proud of the campaign,” he said “I’m quite satisfied with where the vote is has been a PC stronghold since 2011 when Pettapiece unseated Liberal John Wilkinson by 210 votes Pettapiece held onto the riding in 2014 and 2018 before stepping down before the 2022 election It’s a third straight majority for the Progressive Conservatives since toppling the Liberals in 2018 maintained its status as the official opposition Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team finished fourth at HSBC SVNS Perth on Sunday meeting France in the third place play-off and rising to fifth in the HSBC SVNS series standings Canada met hosts and eventual tournament winners Australia in the semi-finals scoring three tries to go up 19-0 at half-time Shoshanah Seumanutafa got Canada on the board to start the second half however Canada continued to fight back in an attempt to even the score with Asia Hogan-Rochester scoring in the 11th minute to put Australia’s lead at 19-10 with Olivia Apps converting the try to put Canada within just two points of Australia Australia got away from Canada’s defence in the final minute however to confirm a 24-17 win sending Canada to the third place play-off against France Florence Symonds opened scoring in the fourth minute against France receiving an offload from Seumanutafa on a break down the field Apps added the conversion and Canada led 7-0 at half-time in what was a tight contest and continued to pressure Canada’s defence eventually taking the lead in the 13th minute with Piper Logan nearly scoring in the final minute A yellow card was given to France on the play The next stop on the series is HSBC SVNS Vancouver, which will see Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team compete on home soil over February 21 to 23. The pool draw for Vancouver was completed in Perth on Sunday, with Canada set to play Australia, Brazil and Spain in Group A. Tickets can be purchased at vansevens.com More information on the HSBC SVNS series, including the full schedule, game scores and stats, can be found here A list of the confirmed candidates in Perth-Wellington was issued today (April 9) from Elections Canada The candidates running for MP for the region include Conservative John Nater Liberal David Mackey and People’s Party of Canada’s Wayne Baker Local Elections Canada offices are in Stratford on Erie Street and in Listowel at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Wallace Avenue You vote at your local Elections Canada office on or before April 22 Advanced voting days are April 19 to 21 from 9 a.m You can also choose to vote by mail if you apply online by April 22 Voting day for the federal election in Canada is April 28 You can find your designated polling station online at elections.ca And be sure to stay tuned to learn more about the local candidates as MyStratfordNow releases profiles on Nater Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team continued their undefeated streak on day two in Perth booking their ticket to the HSBC SVNS Perth semi-finals Neither Canada nor the United States were able to score in the first half of their final pool play match with Piper Logan breaking the stalemate in the ninth minute Logan reached 100 career SVNS series points a gave Canada the lead over the USA Logan added another try in the 12th minute with the USA responding shortly after to close the gap Carissa Norsten confirmed Canada’s win however in the final minute receiving a pass from Carmen Izyk and fending off the chase from the Americans to score Olivia Apps converted all three Canadian tries giving Canada the 21-7 win and top spot in Pool B Mahalia Robinson got the scoring started for Canada two minutes in Asia Hogan-Rochester received a pass out wide from Logan in the fourth minute to further increase Canada’s lead Brazil got on the board a moment later to put the score at 10-5 for the Canadians with Apps scoring on the outside in the final minute of the first half to give Canada the 15-5 lead at half-time The second half saw Florence Symonds score her first of the tournament and Izyk slip past Brazil’s defence to touch the ball down between the uprights guaranteeing a season-best finish in Perth Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team will play hosts Australia in the semi-finals at 12:11am PT / 3:11am ET (January 26) Following HSBC SVNS Perth, Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team will compete on home soil at HSBC SVNS Vancouver. Tickets can be purchased at vansevens.com For 150 years before digital photography became commonplace photographic images were captured by the action of light on chemicals The materials and processes evolved over time each having their own unique aesthetic Now an exhibition at Perth Art Gallery will explore the pre-digital age of photography and how different processes have changed the aesthetics of photography over time Scottish photographers made significant contributions to the early development of photography but none more than Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill Widely credited as making photography accepted as an art form in its own right their pioneering work is known across the world Adamson was one of the first professional photographers setting up in business in Edinburgh in March 1843 Shortly after opening his studio on Calton Hill he met painter David Octavius Hill and the pair went on to create a famous partnership exploring the possibilities of photography Hill trained as an artist at Perth Academy and is best remembered for his use of the calotype process which deployed a paper negative that allowed the production of multiple print copies The calotype was just one of the early photographic processes and the characteristics of the calotype were very different to the daguerreotype the rival French process developed by Louis Daguerre and announced in 1839 David Octavius Hill by Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill 1843 ‘When digital is so easy and the results so good why would anyone hark back to the days of film?’ Curator Paul Adair said ‘There is something special about the look of these analogue processes So many developments have occurred during photography’s long history and each process brought its own particular character ‘Even at the very beginning of photography you had two competing processes which used entirely different methods to produce a photographic image ‘The Daguerreotype process devised by Frenchman Louis Daguerre created a direct positive image on a silvered copper plate Henry Fox Talbot had found a means of sensitising paper to create a negative which could then be placed in contact with a further sensitised sheet to create positive copies ‘The two processes each had their merits and a very different appearance from one another Perth before Tay street was built by Magnus Jackson (1831-1891) ‘There is something wonderful about the physicality of these processes It’s something you can touch and hold not just a digital file consisting of ones and zeros.’ The exhibition at Perth Art Gallery takes visitors from these early days and goes on to explore the wide scope of photography with images as diverse as an image of a plaster cast of a Pompeii victim to  Alex Ferguson scoring a goal at Perth’s Muirton Park grounds in 1967 Curator Paul represents the evolving role of the photograph in our everyday lives through a job-lot of snapshots from 1928 to 1960 purchased at auction the photographs have a particular poignancy now The exhibition also looks at our changing perception of images over time The unique qualities of analogue images captured by the action of light on chemicals rather than made up of combinations of ones and zeros have a magic that is being rediscovered by the born-digital generation Similar to the increasing popularity of vinyl records the special aesthetics of analogue photography are being discovered by a younger generation the exhibition concludes with the contemporary work of Scottish photographers who continues to favour film over digital and has been capturing the lives of women working in the traditionally male dominated world of agriculture The use of lightboxes within the dark and striking upper rotunda ‘I think there is a clear parallel between analogue photography and the appeal of Vinyl records – that tangible object that you can hold and store,’ Paul added ‘Plus the unique sound quality that may not be technically ‘better’ but has its own appeal perhaps like the grain of a film image ‘I think it’s not just older photographers who miss the allure of the darkroom – watching the image magically appear under a red safelight – but also the born-digital younger generation who are discovering the joys of film for the first time.’ Read more News stories here Subscribe to read the latest issue of Scottish Field IPSO is an independent body which deals with complaints from the public about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will 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ad campaigns Fourteen players have been named to Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team ahead of HSBC SVNS Perth the third stop on the 2025 HSBC SVNS series The team travels to Australia this weekend to train for two weeks ahead of the three-day tournament taking place January 24 to 26 at HBF Park in Perth/Boorloo The final roster of 13 players will be determined the week of the tournament Returning to Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team for the first time since winning silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics are Olivia Apps and Florence Symonds Apps represented Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team at WXV in Vancouver helping move Canada up to second in the world rankings Symonds spent the fall with the University of British Columbia helping the Thunderbirds to their first-ever U SPORTS women’s rugby championship in November Three players could make their international sevens debut in Perth a standout player with the University of Victoria both won silver for Canada at the 2024 FISU World University Championship last June a mainstay for Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team at WXV in Vancouver this past fall joins the squad in partnership with the PWR’s Saracens “We saw a lot of growth for our squad in Dubai and Cape Town in December which marked the start of a new Olympic cycle for us with seven players making their international debuts and gaining some critical game experience,” said Jocelyn Barrieau Head Coach of Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team “We are excited about the group that we are taking to Perth and look to continue to build as the season progresses and as we near our home tournament in Vancouver.”  Thursday January 23 Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team vs Great Britain 7:44pm PT / 10:44pm ET / 11:44am local time (Friday January 24)  Friday January 24 Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team vs Fiji 12:21am PT / 3:21am ET / 4:21pm local time   Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team vs USA 10:41pm PT / 1:41am ET (Saturday January 25) / 2:41pm local time (Saturday January 25)  The next HSBC SVNS stop after Perth will be Vancouver. Catch both Canada’s Women’s and Men’s Sevens Teams in action on home soil at HSBC SVNS Vancouver over February 21 to 23 at BC Place. Buy tickets now at vansevens.com For the most up to date information on the HSBC SVNS Series and live coverage, including details on the event format, the schedule and the latest news, visit the official website: www.svns.com AB) - Rugby Club Toulon Provence Méditerranée 9 AB) - Calgary Hornets / University of British Columbia 17 Camille Arvin-Bérod (Saint-Denis-Sur-Richelieu QC) - Montreal Irish / Laval University / Lons Section Paloise 19 SK) - Kirin RFC / University of Victoria 24 CANADA’S WOMEN’S SEVENS TEAM STAFF UPDATE  Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team Lead Therapist Danielle McNally who played a key role on Canada’s Paris 2024 Olympic silver medal winning team has made the decision to depart Rugby Canada Rugby Canada would like to thank Danielle for her immense contributions to the team and to rugby in Canada and wish her all the best in her future endeavours Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Perth has had Australia’s strongest luxury home price growth over the past 12 months but growth is slowing globally as uncertainty grows The firm’s Prime Global Cities Index first-quarter index for the year which tracks the movement of prime residential prices across 44 cities worldwide with luxury property price growth of 3.8 per cent over the year to the end of March This luxury resort-style property in Attadale has just listed for $7 million plus with high-end features including Ralph Lauren chandeliers.Credit: Domain Sydney and Melbourne both saw a fall in luxury residential prices over the 12 months with a drop of 0.7 per cent and 2.1 per cent respectively with Brisbane the only one in positive territory recording a minor increase of 0.1 per cent Asia-Pacific and the Middle East continue to lead the recovery with Seoul recording the highest luxury price growth at 18.4 per cent over the past 12 months driven by rising wealth and increasing institutional activity in the luxury residential segment Also recording double-digit price growth were Dubai and Tokyo Knight Frank’s global head of research Liam Bailey said the direction of interest rates remained pivotal to future luxury residential property prices “Although inflation has been easing in many key economies US policy on tariffs has created the potential for significant future volatility,” he said “There is the potential for dis-inflationary pressures to increase outside the US while the US itself faces a risk of higher inflation “While expectations of interest rate cuts have risen outside the US greater clarity on the pace and extent of future cuts is needed before we see significant upside in pricing in most housing markets.” forecast Perth was again expected to lead luxury property price growth in Australia over 2025 with a 3 per cent predicted rise over the calendar year McGrath Estate Agents associate director Adam Ross said there had been a slight uptick with more prestige homes on the market in the first quarter “We’re likely to see ongoing sustainable price growth of prestige homes across most cities for the remainder of 2025 particularly with heightened expat activity as they benefit from the currency exchange,” he said and the lead up to potentially more rate cuts has paused much activity “Construction costs continue to plague developments kicking off which is capping the number of new prestige homes mainly driven by labour while material costs remain elevated.” This luxury resort-style property in Attadale has just listed for $7 million plus with high-end features including Ralph Lauren chandeliers The three-storey Moreing Road home is owned by Crown Perth chair John Van Der Wielen who also helms growing biotech company Orthocell founder of Perth-based Flower Box Home Fragrance Van Der Weilen said the time was right to sell the family home as they set their sights on travel with more time down south and with family overseas “We lived nine years in London and this felt far more like the home we lived in London “I think the views from the house surprise people you’re not sure what sort of views it has but once you come inside there are really good views of the river.” Mont Property Managing Director Matthew Podesta said the property was one of Perth’s most notable riverfront residences “This home is parallel to one of the finest international luxury hotels quality fixtures and beautiful finishes set it apart from many other homes It’s no wonder it was named a finalist in Perth’s top HIA awards when it was built,” he said “Couple the incredible quality of the home with its close proximity to the Attadale foreshore Point Walter and Blackwall Reach and it really is a property that ticks all boxes.” Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter. Perth has had Australia\\u2019s strongest luxury home price growth over the past 12 months, but growth is slowing globally as uncertainty grows, Knight Frank\\u2019s latest research shows. The firm\\u2019s first-quarter index for the year, which tracks the movement of prime residential prices across 44 cities worldwide, found Perth came in 16th place globally, with luxury property price growth of 3.8 per cent over the year to the end of March. Sydney and Melbourne both saw a fall in luxury residential prices over the 12 months, with a drop of 0.7 per cent and 2.1 per cent respectively. Over the past three months Sydney, Melbourne and Perth have all seen a fall, with Brisbane the only one in positive territory, recording a minor increase of 0.1 per cent. Asia-Pacific and the Middle East continue to lead the recovery, with Seoul recording the highest luxury price growth at 18.4 per cent over the past 12 months, driven by rising wealth and increasing institutional activity in the luxury residential segment. Also recording double-digit price growth were Dubai and Tokyo. Knight Frank\\u2019s global head of research Liam Bailey said the direction of interest rates remained pivotal to future luxury residential property prices. \\u201CAlthough inflation has been easing in many key economies, US policy on tariffs has created the potential for significant future volatility,\\u201D he said. \\u201CThere is the potential for dis-inflationary pressures to increase outside the US, while the US itself faces a risk of higher inflation. \\u201CWhile expectations of interest rate cuts have risen outside the US, including in Australia, greater clarity on the pace and extent of future cuts is needed before we see significant upside in pricing in most housing markets.\\u201D Knight Frank\\u2019s The Wealth Report 2025, released in March, forecast Perth was again expected to lead luxury property price growth in Australia over 2025, with a 3 per cent predicted rise over the calendar year. McGrath Estate Agents associate director Adam Ross said there had been a slight uptick with more prestige homes on the market in the first quarter. \\u201CWe\\u2019re likely to see ongoing sustainable price growth of prestige homes across most cities for the remainder of 2025, particularly with heightened expat activity as they benefit from the currency exchange,\\u201D he said. \\u201CGlobal headwinds, the federal election being held, and the lead up to potentially more rate cuts has paused much activity. \\u201CConstruction costs continue to plague developments kicking off, which is capping the number of new prestige homes, mainly driven by labour while material costs remain elevated.\\u201D This luxury resort-style property in Attadale has just listed for $7 million plus with high-end features including Ralph Lauren chandeliers, Carrara marble benchtops, a walk-in commercial fridge, a heated magnesium swimming pool, elevator and newly minted private bar. The three-storey Moreing Road home is owned by Crown Perth chair John Van Der Wielen, who also helms growing biotech company Orthocell, and his wife Robin, founder of Perth-based Flower Box Home Fragrance. Van Der Weilen said the time was right to sell the family home as they set their sights on travel, with more time down south and with family overseas. \\u201CWe lived nine years in London and this felt far more like the home we lived in London, which had stone and triple brick. It\\u2019s a very high quality build,\\u201D he said. \\u201CI think the views from the house surprise people. When you look at the house from the road, you\\u2019re not sure what sort of views it has but once you come inside there are really good views of the river.\\u201D Mont Property Managing Director Matthew Podesta said the property was one of Perth\\u2019s most notable riverfront residences. \\u201CThis home is parallel to one of the finest international luxury hotels, and its stellar craftmanship, quality fixtures and beautiful finishes set it apart from many other homes. It\\u2019s no wonder it was named a finalist in Perth\\u2019s top HIA awards when it was built,\\u201D he said. \\u201CCouple the incredible quality of the home with its close proximity to the Attadale foreshore, Point Walter and Blackwall Reach and it really is a property that ticks all boxes.\\u201D Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . Perth County launch new regional tariff task forceRegional partnership will feature an online resource page with updated information Concerned about the potential economic impacts of U.S the City of Stratford and its economic arm have partnered with other area municipalities to create a new task force We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWith the support of Perth County and the Town of St the new Stratford Perth Tariff Task Force will primarily serve as an advocacy group and resource hub providing area businesses and residents with “timely information strategies and support programs to help navigate the evolving trade landscape.” President Donald Trump threatened to apply 25 per cent tariffs to most Canadian goods crossing the border as well as 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian energy exports While he delayed the initial implementation by a month Trump said on the weekend his tariffs would come into effect on Tuesday Economists on both sides of the border have warned that these tariffs will have an enormously negative impact on the Canadian and U.S “The introduction of new tariffs has the potential to impact Stratford residents and businesses alike making it more important than ever that we come together as a region to stay informed and prepared,” Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma said in a release this is my greatest challenge and the greatest threat to the City of Stratford since taking on the role as mayor The Stratford Perth Tariff Task Force will serve as a vital resource ensuring that our community has access to the latest information and support needed to navigate these challenges and advocate for the best interests of our citizens.” The task force will also work to build more regional partnerships to help ensure local businesses “remained informed and competitive” while lobbying for policies that will protect jobs, investments and economic stability in the entire Perth County region. “Trade uncertainty can create real challenges for local businesses, particularly those in manufacturing, agriculture, and small enterprise. The Stratford Perth Tariff Task Force is a proactive step to ensure that businesses across Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County have access to the information, resources and advocacy they need to remain competitive,” investStratford CEO Joani Gerber said in the release. “I am pleased to work with my counterparts across the region. As a group, we are committed to supporting small businesses with guidance, resources and mentorship to help them navigate these evolving challenges. By working together, we can support our business community in mitigating risks and seizing opportunities for long-term economic resilience.” KIEFFER Alas will now begin his global journey as he is set to fly to Australia The top ranked high school basketball star in the country will be heading to Perth this weekend to begin his intensive training as he chases glory in the international stage His father Louie confirmed the news to Spin.ph as the UAAP Season 87 boys basketball MVP will be under the watchful eye of coach Andrew Cooper and then tuloy na siya sa States,” he shared laying out the pathway that the younger Alas will take Alas said that they have already come into terms with an NCAA Division I school where the Gilas Pilipinas Youth star will play next although they are opting to keep it hidden for the meantime the focus is on strengthening and holistic improvement to the game of the younger Alas who is coming off a solid stint in the 2025 Smart-NBTC National Finals as he led Phenom Blue Fire-Pasay to a runner-up finish Cooper is the head coach of Warwick Senators and was connected through the help of former Australia Boomers assistant coach Rob Beveridge Get more of the latest sports news & updates on SPIN.ph Spin.ph has been granted the NPC Seal of Registration in recognition of the successful registration of its DPO and DPS We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. Find out more here Following the move by its Liberal counterparts the Perth-Wellington NDP’s riding association has also named its candidate for the expected federal election Being on the campaign trail is nothing new to Kruchkywich, who finished third in 2021 with 9,552 votes, 17.2 per cent of the ballots cast. He also ran for a city council seat the following year, collecting 2,681 votes. Based on  remarks by new Prime Minister Mark Carney, the next federal election is expected to be called in the coming days. “I’m thrilled that our party has put their faith in me again in 2025,” Kruchkywich said in a release. “(In 2021), I had the chance to connect with so many people from across our riding — people who told me that they were really struggling. “I’m running again because I know that I can be a voice in Parliament that will fight for everyday families, not billionaires and their buddies. I’m ready, and I know that our party and our leader are ready to fight for Canadians.” Astoria Buzek, president of the local NDP riding association, added that Kruchkywich “has a unique window into the lives of Canadians from all walks of life.” “No matter where they stand on the socioeconomic spectrum, Kevin has seen a common thread — Canadians are struggling, and many are deeply concerned about the future of the nation,” Buzek said. “We’re so excited to have Kevin representing the NDP in 2025.” At his Tuesday evening campaign kickoff event, Kruchkywich said there have been two words “that have been swirling around his head the past few months” —  hope and despair. The former, he said, is why he chose to run again. Reflecting back over the COVID-19 pandemic,  Kruchkywich said he thought the end of it would mean “we would see each other again, we would rejoin a civil society.” “But that hasn’t proven to be the case,” he said, noting things have gotten worse because anger and mistrust have become more entrenched.  “Disinformation has become a fact for far too many of our fellow Canadians and, for all of us, life has become more expensive — in many cases, too expensive. More and more of us are being forced to choose between food or rent, with the added pressure of tariffs that will cost many of us our jobs and some of us every last penny we have saved,” he said. In explaining why he is running for the New Democrats,  Kruchkywich pointed to the influence the party has had in recent years, despite being outspent and out-staffed. “We are, I believe what we all wish we could be, what we could be if we all took the simple lessons parents teach their children — be kind, take care, share, speak up when something is wrong, tell the truth. We are the party of hope. We have strategies and plans to help people with the big issues they face on a daily basis, affordable housing, food security and work that pays a living wage,” he said. Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team opened HSBC SVNS Perth with two wins at HBF Park on the first day of competition in Australia Kicking off 2025 by taking on Great Britain Asia Hogan-Rochester opened scoring in the fourth minute off the scrum Hogan-Rochester added to the scoresheet yet again in the sixth minute receiving an offload from Florence Symonds making her return to Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympics converted Hogan-Rochester’s second try before scoring her own try in the final minute of the first half and officially reaching 250 career SVNS series points with Apps scoring yet again early in the second half Great Britain got a try on the board in the 11th minute who debuted for Canada last month in Dubai scoring back-to-back in the final two minutes both of her tries converted by Shoshanah Seumanutafa Olivia Sarabura and Gabrielle Senft all entered the game in the second half of Canada’s 38-5 win to make their international sevens debut Canada’s second pool play match was against Fiji Carissa Norsten opened scoring in the first minute Despite some great defensive efforts from Canada Fiji managed to score their first try in the third minute but the try was called off due to a forward pass Fiji took the lead in the final minute of the first half Canada retook the lead in the 12th minute however with an incredible run down the length of the field from Piper Logan eventually leading to a try and conversion from Apps to give Canada the 14-12 win Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team will play the USA in their final pool play match at 10:41pm PT (January 24) / 1:41am ET (January 25) Following HSBC SVNS Perth, Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team will compete on home soil at HSBC SVNS Vancouver. Tickets can be purchased at vansevens.com. Ashley Fox is ready for another kick at the can We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAfter finishing a distant third in 2022 with just 16.1 per cent of the vote and 30.7 points behind winner Matthew Rae Fox is once again representing the Liberal Party in the Perth-Wellington riding a registered practical nurse from Palmerston said she was encouraged to again run in the provincial election by residents from across the political spectrum This call to put her name forward a second time also gives her hope that this election will be different “I am confident because of the support I have received across party lines the Greens and the NDP have all acknowledged that they think I would be the best voice for them and to represent them and amplify their voice for what we need to fix in Ontario and there’s no shortage of discussions at the doors and on the phone,” said Fox who has one daughter with her husband Jeff Although she has not held political office before she has a wealth of experience in leadership roles including two terms as vice-president RPN at the Ontario College of Nurses and as a board member of Community Living North Perth She is also a course instructor at Conestoga College and a mentor at the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario Fox is aiming to draw on those experiences at Queen’s Park “There was a lot of legislative experience and it was quite interesting,” she said of these previous roles Fox’s first priority would be “getting the basics right,” including focusing on the “significantly high” cost of living “We have a plan that would help employers to keep building like we’ve not been known to do in Ontario but also recognizing that we would support them so that they are able to build one of my biggest priorities is rebuilding and modernizing health care and we were starting to see quite a collapse of what we were (once) proud of and some of the things that we are still really proud of needs support to be able to grow,” she said While she acknowledges the Liberals and the Conservatives have similar plans for health care that are both focused on a team-based approach Fox said the Conservatives have come to the table too late with their ideas She pointed to the claim by the Ontario College of Family Physicians that more than four-million residents will be without a family doctor by the end of 2026 the Ministry of Health announced a $1.8-billion funding plan to connect two-million people to a family doctor or primary-care team within four years but it does not address the need that we have currently in the rural part of Perth Wellington We’ve had physicians that have returned from retirement to be able to help stabilize our primary care that’s not going to sustain us So I appreciate that they’re working towards it but I think they’re far too late to the table This is something that was not a surprise to us when we were running in 2022 and should have been worked on a little bit more urgently,” Fox said which greatly impacts this area since the Grey–Bruce–Perth–Huron–Simcoe region has the second highest living wage in the province at $23.05 an hour Fox noted she has been a supporter of a universal basic income since 2022 “I do recognize that our living wage is high but there’s so many challenges associated with it access to services that are not necessarily local When we look at the bigger picture and the bigger plan we really have to worry about it really connecting to health care in the sense of social detriments of health care,” she said Fox is dedicated to ensuring everyone has a voice at the table “I have years of experience in Perth-Wellington and I understand the challenges that we’re facing If we’re truly going to pass legislation that works for Ontarians we need them to have a voice and then obviously support our rural communities but we have an opportunity to get things right.” watwood@postmedia.com LondonNewsPerth County residents brace for double-digit tax increaseBy Scott MillerPublished: April 17, 2025 at 4:44PM EDT Local maple syrup producers are making the most out of what hasn’t been a particularly sweet season We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“With all the snow we had but I don’t think it’s going to end up being that,” McCully’s Hill Farm owner Dennis Aarts said “I think it will be average to below average installed more than 1,000 taps earlier this month – much later than usual The deep snowpack would normally keep temperatures down a couple degrees in the bush once winter started to fade but a rapid melt left most of the area barren Sap starts flowing from trees once temperatures climb above freezing during the day and dip below zero at night A few perfect days are negated by a stretch of temperatures that stay above freezing “Every time that happens it seems like production drops a bit and the trees start getting ready for that next phase,” Aarts said The syrup is also a grade darker this year which means there’s more of a maple flavour Most of what is being made right now is dark McCully’s is also producing extra dark syrup Aarts expects the 2025 season to end in early April and yield about 75 per cent of last year’s crop which was considered above average after a very mild winter Changing conditions might require more trees in the future if syrup production dips but otherwise it’s about adjusting to what’s happening outside “You just gotta be ready to go at a moment’s notice,” he said Wiebe Maple Products co-owner Brendan Wiebe said it’s been an average season for the Fullarton family’s crop Wiebe said the shorter season should still yield more than 7,500 litres of syrup though the sap’s sugar content isn’t as sweet as in past years The farm’s 4,500 taps normally produce about 120 barrels of golden syrup once the sap starts flowing “The quality has been absolutely fantastic “If we can get a full crop in in five weeks As the fallout from America’s tariffs continued Monday with cratering global stock prices local Perth-Wellington candidates were speaking out about the impact that auto tariffs in particular could potentially have on the region We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentConservative candidate John Nater called President Donald Trump’s actions “reckless disrupting what was once a prosperous partnership” while noting the two neighbouring countries had shared a strong – and interconnected automotive industry – for roughly six decades administration thinks they can realistically undo six decades of economic and supply chain integration in 60 weeks or even 60 months Among the tariffs slapped on countries last week by the U.S administration was a 25 per cent surcharge on all foreign-made vehicles entering the United States as well as a 12.5 per cent tariff on Canadian-made vehicles that boast at least 50 per cent American-made parts The auto industry is so integrated between the two countries that one auto part can cross the border several times during the production process Canada responded in kind to these measures with tariffs of its own including a 25 per cent tariff on non-Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement-compliant fully assembled vehicles imported into Canada from the United States and 25 per cent tariffs on non-Canadian and non-Mexican content of CUSMA-compliant fully assembled vehicles imported into Canada from the United States Announced by Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney in the midst of the election campaign these measures had the support of local Liberal candidate David Mackey who acknowledged the likely impacts of the U.S “We risk seeing tremendous economic damage here in Perth-Wellington especially to our automotive parts manufacturers,” Mackey said there were 2,960 people employed in trades and transport in the Stratford region at the end of 2022 “We’re still unravelling the latest announcements from Washington,” but the fallout “could be seismic for Canadians,” Mackey added Nater said a Conservative government would “provide an immediate boost to the auto sector” by removing GST from the sale of new Canadian-made vehicles a step that would remain in place for the duration of the U.S The Conservatives would also target “goods and service that we don’t need or make ourselves to maximize the impact on the Americans while minimizing the impact on ourselves,” Nater added NDP candidate Kevin Kruchkywich agreed with the idea of applying strategic counter-tariffs as a response to Trump’s policies unfortunately,” Kruchkywich said “(NDP leader) Jagmeet Singh has pledged that every dollar from counter-tariffs will go back into supporting workers and their families — no loopholes They are the ones being hit the hardest by the effects of tariffs.” The Beacon Herald reached out to the Green Party for a comment from its Perth-Wellington candidate but a spokesperson said Stefan Jonsson would not be speaking to the media during the campaign Link copiedShareShare resultsBy chief election analyst Antony Green posted Fri at 2:00pmFriday 2 May 2025 at 2:00pmFri 2 May 2025 at 2:00pm Updated 18m ago18 minutes agoTue 6 May 2025 at 11:22am updated 48m ago48 minutes agoTue 6 May 2025 at 10:52am | Patrick Gorman (Labor) since a July 2018 by-election. The electorate of Perth lies north of the Swan and is bounded roughly by the Mitchell Freeway, Morley Drive and Tonkin Highway. It includes the Perth CBD and adjacent suburbs to the north and north-east, including Northbridge, Mount Lawley, Mount Hawthorn, Maylands, Yokine, Inglewood, Bayswater and parts of Dianella and Morley. The state's smallest electorate at 69 square kilometres. Loses Eden Hill, Bassendean and Ashfield to Hasluck as the Tonkin Highway becomes the division's eastern boundary. The Labor margin slides from 14.4% to a still safe 14.4%. See polling place result map below for detail of the boundary change. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining.) Panaia worked as a senior electorate officer for Senator Michaelia Cash from 2015 to 2021. She has since worked in program consultancy and corporate affairs. Greer is a community organiser, a public health expert and a local councillor after being elected to the City of Vincent in October 2023. Greer has been Chief of Staff for Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John since 2021. The Stratford-area health unit has confirmed a case of measles in a Huron-Perth resident “There has been an ongoing measles outbreak in Southwestern Ontario, and we have been closely monitoring the situation,” Dr. Lauren Hayward, a physician consultant at the agency, said in a release. “Now is a good time to review information about measles and measles vaccination if you haven’t already.” Also on Friday, officials with Southwestern public health flagged four new potential exposure sites in their region. This advisory came a day after The Canadian Press reported cases across that province that had nearly doubled with 78 new infections, bringing the total to just more than 140. Provincial officials are describing the outbreak as Ontario’s largest in 30 years. Southwestern public health alone is reporting 97 confirmed cases in its region, which includes Woodstock, St. Thomas, and Oxford and Elgin counties. Measles symptoms include a red rash, fever, cough, runny nose, upper respiratory-type symptoms, red eyes and fatigue. Serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis and blindness are possible. People most at risk of measles complications include pregnant women, young children and the immunocompromised. People with symptoms of the vaccine-preventable virus are asked to avoid contact with other people and to call ahead to their health-care provider to arrange testing. Public Health Ontario says measles cases have been rare in the province, owing to high immunization coverage in the general population. Initial measles cases usually are associated with travel, the provincial public health authority said, but can spread to people who are not immunized against it here. A double from Perth Glory striker Adam Taggart consigned the Wellington Phoenix to a 2-0 home loss in the final game of their regular men’s A-League season Taggart struck in the 34th minute and again in stoppage time to complete his side’s fourth win of the season but they still languish in bottom place on the 13-team table who managed only one shot on target during the match rescheduled from Friday because of weather disruption to flights was watched by a Sky Stadium crowd of 4,190 Their next game is in Darwin on May 14 when they play 12th-placed Brisbane Roar in a qualifying game for the Australian Cup Main photo: Nathan Walker takes on the Glory defence READ MORE: Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano: ‘Disappointed is probably an understatement’ >>>> Here’s NZ Football’s 5-minute highlights reel from last.. Here’s NZ Football’s 7-minute highlights reel from last.. Auckland FC’s Guillermo May is the special guest on episode 17 of New Zealand’s weekly.. 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May 3-9: OFC U-16 Men’s Championship – qualifying, Tonga (click here for details) May 5-18 (NZT): Auckland United at OFC Women’s Champions League, Tahiti (click here for details) May 16-18: Grand final, women’s A-League (click here for details) Monday May 19 (2.30am NZT): New Zealand U-16 men v Switzerland, FIFA Youth Series, Zurich (click here for details) Tuesday May 20 (2.30am NZT): New Zealand U-16 men v Guatemala, FIFA Youth Series, Zurich (click here for details) May 26-June 3: FIFA international window (women) May 30-June 1: Grand final, men’s A-League (click here for details) May 31-June 1: Second rounds of Chatham Cup June 2-10: FIFA international window (men) Thursday June 5 (7.30am NZT): Chile U-20 v New Zealand U-20, men’s international, Complejo Deportivo Quilín, Santiago (click here for details) Sunday June 8 (7.30am NZT): Chile U-20 v New Zealand U-20, men’s international, Complejo Deportivo Quilín, Santiago (click here for details) Sunday June 8 (11am NZT): All Whites v Côte d’Ivoire, BMO Field, Toronto, Canada (click here for details) Wednesday June 11 (9am NZT): All Whites v Ukraine, BMO Field, Toronto, Canada (click here for details) June 15-July 13: FIFA Club World Cup, United States (click here for details) Monday June 16 (6am NZT): Auckland City v Bayern Munich, FIFA Club World Cup, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio (click here for details) Saturday June 20 (6am NZT): Auckland City v Benfica, FIFA Club World Cup, Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida (click here for details) Wednesday June 24 (7am NZT): Auckland City v Boca Juniors, FIFA Club World Cup, Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee (click here for details) June 23-July 1: FIFA international window (women) July 5-6: Quarter-finals of Kate Sheppard Cup August 1-14: OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, Samoa (click here for details) August 15-30: OFC U-16 Men’s Championship, Solomon Islands (click here for details) August 16-17: Semi-finals of Kate Sheppard Cup September 2-9: FIFA international window (men) September 17-24: University of Auckland at FISU Men’s Football World Cup September 20-24: OFC Futsal Men’s Cup September 21-October 4: OFC U-19 Women’s Championship September 27-October 19: FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup September 27-28: Season starts for men’s and women’s National Leagues October 7-15: FIFA international window (men) Wednesday October 15 (k/o TBC): Norway v All Whites, international friendly, Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo, Norway (click here for details) October 17-November 8: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Morocco (click here for details) October 20-28: FIFA international window (women) November 4-28 (NZT): FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup, Qatar (click here for details) November 10-18: FIFA international window (men) November 17-22: OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League November 21-December 7: FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup, Philippines (click here for details) 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Oceania qualifiers December 13-14: Grand finals of men’s and women’s National Leagues June 12-July 20 (NZT): FIFA Men’s World Cup © 2025 Friends of Football Site designed by Hurricane Press Ltd using - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP A motorcycle driver was airlifted to a local trauma centre by Ornge Air Ambulance in North Perth on Saturday night Perth OPP and other first responders arrived shortly after 10 p.m. after a single vehicle collision on Perth Line 77 The 29-year-old has life-threatening injuries West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team and Perth County OPP are still investigating Anyone with information is asked to contact police Sign in Join now, it's FREE! The following is a Q&A StratfordToday had with John Nater (Conservative), David Mackey (Liberal) and Kevin Kruchywich (New Democratic Party) at just past the halfway point of this federal election campaign. The questions you see here are exactly what the candidates were asked, and their responses remained as unedited as possible. Editor's note: The Green Party was not included in this story due to its lack of a candidate in Perth-Wellington. StratfordToday: What is the one thing that you are uniquely suited to provide for Perth-Wellington that you believe the riding most needs as its voice in Ottawa? Kevin Kruchywich: Perth–Wellington is truly unique among the ridings of Southwestern Ontario. While some ridings thrive on agriculture, and others rely on manufacturing and skilled trades, we are proud to be home to all of that—plus the nation’s largest theatre festival. This cultural institution draws hundreds of thousands of visitors and brings millions of dollars into our local economy. As someone who grew up amidst Alberta’s stockyards and has spent my career working in both the trades and the arts, I bring a unique, well-rounded perspective to this region. I understand its diversity—not just in industry, but in identity. As we look to redefine Canada’s economy for a changing world, we’ll need voices in Parliament who truly reflect the communities they represent. I believe I can be that voice for Perth–Wellington. David Mackey: I have a unique combination of business experience working on complex systems along with public service experience on boards in the library and internet sectors. This combination lets me understand the necessity of building a strong economy, so that we can provide the best social programs to the people of Perth–Wellington. The concern I have for matching a strong economy in order to pay for important social programs comes from the rural roots upbringing by my parents and grandparents who taught me the twin values of working hard and giving back to the community. Finding the right balance of policies which supports a strong growing economy to pay for important social programs is also what Mark Carney will do for Canada. I’m the only candidate in Perth–Wellington who will bring the voice of matching fiscal responsibility with protecting important Canadian social programs into a Liberal government caucasus. John Nater: I am running on my record. Since I was first elected, I worked hard to serve every corner of Perth-Wellington. Hearing from people firsthand has helped me to best represent our needs and concerns. In every election, I make one simple pledge: I will work hard for everyone in every community of Perth-Wellington. In Ottawa, I have worked to restore dignity, civility and seriousness in the House of Commons. I take seriously my obligation to study each bill and motion before I vote. In doing so, my constituents’ interests come first. I have truly appreciated the support and encouragement from the community to continue this work. ST: Housing is one of, if not the biggest, issues facing Canadians of any age currently and Perth-Wellington is not immune to the challenges of this issue. Name two (2) specific actions you would advocate for if you are elected that would address this issue from the point of view of both individuals trying to find housing but also from a municipality’s point of view in planning for and securing new housing for their community. Mackey: First, right now there’s an important gap in affordable homes which fit between current social housing programs and market priced homes. Below market housing affects those who may not qualify for social housing, but struggle to afford market rate. Mark Carney’s Build Canada Homes addresses this gap by having the government act as a developer to build affordable housing at scale, including on public lands.  Second, we must make the existing market based housing market work better for the people of Perth–Wellington. Mark Carney’s housing plan will encourage the use of private capital, cut red tape and lower the cost of homebuilding. Lowering the cost of building a house, will lower the price that developers can offer homes and yet still give developers a reasonable profit to encourage more market priced homes.  With the two specific actions listed about, I expect the pace of construction to double to almost 500,000 new homes a year. The most since the post Second World War housing boom. Nater: Housing costs have doubled under the Liberals in Canada, faster than any other G7 country. More big-government programs and announcements have not built new homes; they have only built new bureaucracy. Programs like the much-hyped Rapid Housing Initiative and Housing Accelerator Fund were abject failures. Application after application from Perth-Wellington was rejected by the Liberal government. A Conservative government will cut red tape to get homes built by incentivizing municipalities and builders. Funding will be linked to results. The more affordable and attainable homes get built, the more infrastructure funds will be available to communities. A Conservative government will also focus on the skilled trades. Our recent platform announcements have focused on getting more Canadians into skilled trades.  We will take quick action to reduce the cost of new homes in Canada: first, a Conservative government will cut the GST on the purchase of new homes under $1.3 million, which we expect to help spit the building of 36,000 more homes a year. This is a quick and efficient measure to help Canadian home buyers. We plan to speed up permits and cut development charges as well. Second, we will work with municipalities to lower costly development charges. For every dollar of relief a municipality offers on development charges, a Conservative government will reimburse 50 per cent, up to a maximum of $50,000 in savings for new homebuyers. Combined, these two measures alone could save up to $100,000 for a family buying a new home in our community. ST: As far as the climate and energy concerns go, each party has made its case for how they would handle these issues. I want you to put your party’s stance on this into context at the local level: how would those policies look at the local level, what would the biggest advantages be for the people of Perth-Wellington, and what would the biggest determinants be? Mackey: Managing the major economic disruption coming from instability south of the border is the biggest issue in this election, however, it’s important that we do not forget about other important issues including dealing with climate change in an economically responsible manner. I recently spoke with a local entrepreneur who is exploring opportunities to build local charging stations for the anticipated demand from large transport trucks. I think this is a great way to prepare the economy for a transition to new clean energy supply systems. We need to incentivize ways for capital markets to adapt to a changing climate. Removing the price on pollution for consumers is the right thing to do, but we still need the larger polluters (over 50,000 tonnes) to pay. Mark Carney and I will improve the carbon credits for large polluters and we will add incentives to small polluters to decrease their carbon footprint. Consumers need to be given more options that fit their individual needs. What’s more, Perth-Wellington has a natural environmental advantage. Thanks to programs like Wellington County’s Green Legacy, more than three million trees have been planted, making it the largest municipal tree planting program in North America. I was pleased to help plant the three-millionth tree. We need to support established and workable programs like this one and use it as a model across the region and the country. Climate change is a global problem. Recognizing this, we can also do our part by keeping our industry in Canada, where we have effective environmental standards and regulation. With the ongoing global trade war, we cannot risk losing local manufacturers. That would mean lost jobs, and likely other factories replacing ours in places with lower environmental and pollution standards. A Conservative government would also support local industries here in Perth-Wellington to become more environmentally sustainable by expanding eligibility of the Clean Technology and Clean Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (ITCS). Heavy industries who make products with lower emissions than the world average will be rewarded, bringing jobs and production home and bringing global emissions down. Finally, we need to encourage tourism close to home. Recent global events have influenced many Canadians who have cancelled trips to the United States. By promoting local tourism, we are showing our fellow Canadians in large nearby cities that we have world-class tourist destinations right here in Perth-Wellington. ST: Where should the Canadian government be putting its money when it comes to healthcare, and how will that impact Perth-Wellington residents? Be specific with your answers – just saying ‘universal public healthcare’ is too vague, and saying what you wouldn’t do is a non-answer. Mackey: Mark Carney understands that Healthcare in Canada is a right, but in the US it is big business. Mark Carney has promised to rein in government spending, but has made clear that cuts to federal health-care transfers would not be part of that program. I personally would like to see a more modernized healthcare system that brings efficiency and reduces costs in the system. The fax machines need to go! However, the Canadian Constitution assigns the responsibility of providing healthcare to citizens to the provinces and Federal powers are limited in the area of healthcare.  A unique part of the Carney platform is federal leadership and incentives to implement mutual recognition of health professional credentials across provinces to increase interprovincial mobility in our healthcare system. Streamlined credential recognition across provinces and territories will improve workforce flexibility, lower health care costs, and reduce regional shortages. Nater: The federal government must maintain predictable health transfers to the provinces. The federal government also needs to work with the provinces to recruit doctors and nurse practitioners to rural areas including here in Perth-Wellington. A Conservative government would establish a ‘Blue Seal’ national testing standard to get a license in regulated trades, starting with doctors and nurses, but continuing until all regulated professions are covered. Provinces and territories would have the freedom to join or keep their own systems. This will allow for greater labour mobility between provinces by health care workers and will get internationally trained doctors and nurses licensed and caring for our loved ones. I have long advocated for greater mental health services and supports, including for those struggling with addiction. This is why I am so proud that a Conservative government will fund treatment for 50,000 Canadians in treatment centres with a proven record of success at getting people off drugs. ST: If Canada is truly at an inflection point in our history and if this election is going to be helping to provide direction for where we go next then we need to look beyond the current issues being created by the United States. Name three (3) things you believe Canada should be doing to create a new & improved reputation around the world as a global trade partner and leaders, and then give your thoughts on what that would look like in Perth-Wellington. Nater: First, Canada needs to export our energy to our allies in the European Union who are asking for it. Not only will this help our trading relations with one of the world’s largest markets, but it will also help our allies end their dependency on Russian oil. We need to be able to transport western resources to eastern refinery capacity and to tide water. We have the capacity to be an energy superpower, while also helping our allies. Third, Canada needs to be our own major trading partner. We are potentially losing as much as $200 billion worth of GDP annually due to internal trade barriers. Trump’s threats and tariffs have woken Canadians up to the need to finally have meaningful movement on this file. This is catching up to the Conservative position, as we have called for the removal of trade barriers for a decade. In fact, I tabled a motion in the House of Commons to do just that eight years ago. Mackey: I’ve worked in both the auto industry and the telecom industry. I’ve seen first hand how Canadians build world class products which are sold to customers around the world. Canada already has a global reputation of being a competent and reliable global trade partner. This reputation must be protected as we navigate the new global landscape. Before we look beyond our borders we must start at home by removing interprovincial trade barriers that restrict product, service and labour movement in east-west directions.  Second, we need to make sure we have the right transport inside Canada and shipping infrastructure on the coast to handle the increased international trade with reliable trade partners in Europe, Japan, South Korea and Australia. Third, we must improve our productivity in Canada by producing more products and services with less labour costs. Mark Carney has identified productivity gains which come from investing in innovation and technology, as the best way for Canadians to enjoy a higher standard of living. Less than a week after confirming a case of measles in a Huron-Perth resident the region’s public health agency has now identified six lab-confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease making Huron and Perth counties a designated area of concern We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAll cases were connected to the ongoing – and growing – outbreak in the Southwestern and Grand Erie public health regions The Canadian Press reported Thursday that Southwestern public health has now seen 115 cases since the outbreak began last October Ninety-one of those cases have been identified since the start of 2025 provincial officials described the outbreak as the worst in three decades there were 119 confirmed and 23 possible cases across the province “(Huron Perth public health) strongly recommends residents make sure they and family members are up to date with measles vaccinations,” the agency said in a Thursday press release The agency will be holding measles vaccination clinics during the week of March Break from March 10 to March 15 to help families without a health-care provider get up to date with their measles immunizations. Clinic times and locations will be shared online at www.hpph.ca/measles. Measles symptoms include a red rash, fever, cough, runny nose, upper respiratory-type symptoms, red eyes and fatigue. Serious complications, such as pneumonia, encephalitis and blindness, are possible. People most at risk of measles complications include pregnant women, young children and the immunocompromised. According to Huron Perth public health, measles symptoms begin seven to 21 days after exposure to the virus. Someone who has measles can be contagious from four days before the rash starts to four days after the rash starts. Most people fully recover from measles within two to three weeks but, in some cases, worse complications can occur, including pneumonia, ear infections, diarrhea, hearing loss, brain swelling (encephalitis), seizures and, in rare instances, death. Last week, a six-year-old child in Texas, where there is also a widespread measles outbreak, died from the virus. This week, an adult in New Mexico also died after contracting the virus. Public health  is in the midst of completing case and contact tracing for measles cases, reaching out to anyone who may have been exposed to the virus. Public health officials are urging people who think they or their family members have been exposed to measles to: Four of Perth-Wellington’s provincial election candidates squared off Thursday at the Stratford Rotary Complex during a debate on several key issues mental health and supporting local business Below are the answers the candidates provided to five of the questions that were posed. Answers have been edited for length and clarity. What specific policies will you implement to support small businesses in our region, ensuring that they remain competitive, and have access to the resources they need to grow? Davis: For small businesses, especially with the threat from the south, we’re looking at removing barriers from interprovincial trade, as well as looking at a provincial and federal joint task force that would provide funding to any small businesses and employees that are being threatened by tariffs and having their employment threatened by tariffs. We’re also going to be looking at removing the cap on management systems for the farming industry. Fox: We would cut the small business tax in half, and we would also look at increasing the threshold from $500,000 to $600,000 so that we can look at new hires, machinery, things that small businesses need to grow and expand and then, in addition to that, we get back to the basics, assisting with health care, education, infrastructure — things that we really need to get ready for our small businesses to continue to grow and succeed in the community. What commitments will you make to improve infrastructure, things like transportation, transit in our region, better support for business growth, labour mobility, attracting investment and ensuring rural areas remain competitive? We have an aging population that’s risen with many seniors. What are you and your party going to do to specifically help seniors financially? Fox: The first thing in priority to seniors is fixing health care. It’s connected to home care, connected to primary care, connected to hospitals. Part of the issue that we’re having is being able to deliver care in people’s homes and where they want to live. Obviously, we would prioritize community settings over for-profit long-term care, but still recognizing that there are some seniors that would benefit from supportive services and having them in place. What are each of your parties going to do to give municipalities more flexibility to create innovative housing solutions and accelerate the development of housing for average income families? What will your party do to address the ongoing mental-health and addiction crises?  Ontario Hockey League teams drafted 10 Huron-Perth Lakers players Article contentThree members of the Alliance under-16 champions went in the first round with Stratford Warriors’ assistant general manager Mark Nelson as its director of evaluation Murray added 10 goals and 17 points in a playoff run that ended at the OHL Cup powerful centerman,” Otters’ director of hockey operations Scott Grieve said in a statement “He is a leader and plays with a ton of passion Jake drives the net hard and thrives in dirty areas He is hard to play against and wears his heart on his sleeve.” Kingston used its 17th overall pick to nab defenceman Matthew Henderson The Sarnia-born blue-liner had 26 points in 30 games with the Lakers in the regular season and added nine points in 11 playoff games “Matthew is a strong competitor and rarely gets beat one on one takes the body when he has to and has a good active stick,” the Frontenacs said in a statement “He is one of only five defencemen on his team so he plays a ton and never really seems too fatigued Kitchener picked Lakers forward and alternate captain Kane Barch 22nd overall “Kane is a high-end player that brings energy and compete every shift,” Rangers general manager Mike McKenzie told the team’s website “He is the type of player you win hockey games with and can play the game any way you want him to had 23 goals and 59 points in 30 games this season with 17 of those points coming in 11 playoff games He added four points in five OHL Cup games “I know the success they have obtained in the past and I am looking forward to get started with the organization (and) community.” Lakers’ defenceman D’Andrea Dante will join Henderson in Kingston after getting drafted in the fourth round had six goals and 14 points in the regular season and two goals and six points in the playoffs and OHL Cup Jesse Debruyn went five picks later to Windsor tallied 14 goals and 23 points in 46 regular season and playoff games “Underrated player,” Spitfires general manager Bill Bowler told the Windsor Star brings everything and has a calmness and physicality to his game.” Peterborough selected Daniel Tout in the sixth round The Kincardine defenceman had three goals and 12 points in 43 games in 2024-25 “We’re excited about the players that we were able to select on both Friday and Saturday,” Petes general manager and vice-president of operations Michael Oke said in a story posted to the team’s website “These players have shown over the course of the past season that they have the skills and qualities required to compete for a spot on the Petes.” DeBoer had 15 goals and 34 points in the regular season and playoffs Erie drafted Lakers’ goalie Vaughn Barr in the 10th round Marys netminder posted a 1.03 goals-against average in 14 regular season games and a 1.49 GAA in six playoff games He played in three OHL Cup games and finished with a 2.02 GAA and .933 save percentage The centre from Ilderton had 10 goals and 28 points in 2024-25 and made his Junior B debut with Komoka the Soo Greyhounds drafted Cullen Kerslake in the 14th round after the defenceman from Centralia had three goals and 22 points in 46 total games with the U16 team A total of 303 players from 88 programs were selected in the 15-round draft The U16 Lakers accounted for more than a quarter of Alliance players chosen “As we move forward with open borders (between associations) we are focusing on development and putting coaches in place that can move our organization forward and continue to have success at the U16 draft level and U18 program,” Lakers president Gary Van Bakel said “We are in a really good spot and have a great reputation for developing players ready to take the next step in their hockey development.” Police say a Perth resident is facing numerous charges after a months-long investigation OPP East Region say a Perth resident is facing numerous charges following a search warrant and months-long investigation A Perth resident is facing multiple drug trafficking charges following an investigation that lasted “several months,” says the Ontario Provincial Police East Region Community Street Crime Unit With the assistance of the Lanark County detachment and the Canine Unit police used a search warrant at a residence on Rogers Road and arrested a 45-year-old resident Thursday OPP says the warrant led to the seizure of approximately 13 grams of suspected crack cocaine more than 13 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine several alprazolam tablets and more than 12 hydromorphone pills ammunition and items typically associated with drug trafficking were also seized The Perth resident is facing four counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking one count of possession of a schedule 4 substance for the purpose of trafficking one count of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order and two counts of fail to comply with a release order The individual was held in custody and set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth March 14 for a bail hearing The number of measles exposures in the region continues to climb We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentOn Wednesday, Huron Perth public health officials announced five more places potential exposures from the past week and half, including four  in Milverton. The exposures, officials reported, occurred at: From Saturday, April 5, to Sunday, April 13 Knollcrest Lodge Long-Term Care Home at 50 William St., Milverton  Wednesday, April 9, from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, and Thursday, April 10, from 2:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.  Thursday, April 10, from10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Milverton Mini Mart at 5 Main St. S., Milverton  Stratford General Hospital Emergency Department at 46 General Hospital Dr., Stratford  Friday, April 11, from 2:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Anyone who was at these locations during these timeframes are urged to check for measles signs and symptoms for as long as three weeks after exposure. Additionally, anyone present at these locations during these timeframes, were born in 1970 or after and are not up to date with their measles vaccinations are urged to call call public health at 1-888-221-2133 ext. 329. Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter Perth has had Australia\\u2019s strongest luxury home price growth over the past 12 months Knight Frank\\u2019s latest research shows The firm\\u2019s first-quarter index for the year Knight Frank\\u2019s global head of research Liam Bailey said the direction of interest rates remained pivotal to future luxury residential property prices \\u201CAlthough inflation has been easing in many key economies US policy on tariffs has created the potential for significant future volatility,\\u201D he said \\u201CThere is the potential for dis-inflationary pressures to increase outside the US \\u201CWhile expectations of interest rate cuts have risen outside the US greater clarity on the pace and extent of future cuts is needed before we see significant upside in pricing in most housing markets.\\u201D Knight Frank\\u2019s The Wealth Report 2025 \\u201CWe\\u2019re likely to see ongoing sustainable price growth of prestige homes across most cities for the remainder of 2025 particularly with heightened expat activity as they benefit from the currency exchange,\\u201D he said \\u201CConstruction costs continue to plague developments kicking off mainly driven by labour while material costs remain elevated.\\u201D \\u201CWe lived nine years in London and this felt far more like the home we lived in London It\\u2019s a very high quality build,\\u201D he said \\u201CI think the views from the house surprise people you\\u2019re not sure what sort of views it has but once you come inside there are really good views of the river.\\u201D Mont Property Managing Director Matthew Podesta said the property was one of Perth\\u2019s most notable riverfront residences \\u201CThis home is parallel to one of the finest international luxury hotels It\\u2019s no wonder it was named a finalist in Perth\\u2019s top HIA awards when it was built,\\u201D he said \\u201CCouple the incredible quality of the home with its close proximity to the Attadale foreshore Point Walter and Blackwall Reach and it really is a property that ticks all boxes.\\u201D Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories With Ontarians are set to go to the polls next week there are several opportunities for Perth-Wellington residents to cast their ballots both on – and before – election day We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWhy is an election happening 15 months early?Ontarians last went to the polls in June 2022 when the Doug Ford-led Progressive Conservatives won a second straight majority Voters in the Perth-Wellington district elected rookie MPP Matthew Rae to represent them at Queen’s Park but Ford claimed the time was right to call for a snap election saying that he needed another strong mandate to counteract the threatened tariffs of U.S we will be able to fight with Donald Trump to make sure we stop the tariffs When you have a strong mandate in politics and you have a strong mandate from the people for the next four years to last over the four years of the Trump administration the opposition treats you with a little more respect as opposed to being vulnerable,” Ford said at a late-January press conference There are seven candidates vying for the Perth-Wellington seat The four major parties have each made several promises on how the would combat potential U.S claims the Ford government’s policies of the last seven years have failed “on the cost of living He has left Ontario more vulnerable as a result.” Doug Ford’s party has promised a slew of new spending and tax breaks Election day is officially set for Thursday but there are several advanced polls open as well residents can vote by special ballot at the election office at the Stratford Hotel at 107 Erie St Other advance polling locations in Perth County Voters can also request a ballot to vote by mail and Elections Ontario must receive these mail-in ballots by 6 p.m The mail-in voting kit includes a write-in ballot on which the voter will have to write the candidate’s given name (or initials) and surname Voters can also request an at-home visit on election day if they are unable to vote in person or require assistance to vote Perth-Wellington residents can request a home visit up until 6 p.m on Feb 26 by contacting the local election office at: 1-833-505-3410