All Community Content News

Marty Souch says he decided to run for Petrolia Council after watching councillors handling the issues with former CAO Manny Baron. The 53 year-old owner of a transportation company became worried about the lack of openness about the issue and decided he had something to contribute. Do you have any political and community experience? Souch has been a member of

Don Welten is hoping the second time is a charm. The former businessman and building official is running for a councillor’s chair in Petrolia. It’s the 75 year-old’s  second bid for election. Do you have any political and community experience? Welten, a former building official in Lambton Shores, has been on Petrolia’s Committee of Adjustment. He also ran unsuccessfully in

Mike Vasey says 20 years ago, if you said he would run for council, he would have laughed. But the 54 year-old heavy equipment operator believes everyone has a responsibility to make their community better. And he says his experiences, particularly in the fire department could be an asset to the town. Do you have any political and community experience?

Joel Field says the biggest issue in this election is making the right choice for mayor and council. The 51 year-old two term councillor is seeking a third term in the Oct. 22 election. Field is one of three incumbent councillors on the ballot meaning at least half of the council will be new. And there will be a new

Brian Dunlop wants to bring the voice of business to Petrolia council. Dunlop, 53, who owns Actor’s Restaurant and works at the family business Streets Cartage, wants to become a councillor for Petrolia in the Oct. 22 municipal election. This is Dunlop’s first foray into politics. He says he wants to contribute to the leadership of the town. Why did

Netty McEwen is one of three incumbent councillors seeking another term on Plympton-Wyoming council. The former clerk for the municipality is joined in the race by incumbents Ron Schenk and Bob Woolvett and six others for the four council positions. Two other incumbents, Ben Dekker and Muriel Wright, are seeking the deputy mayor’s position in the Oct. 22 election. McEwen,

Petrolia Council veteran Ross O’Hara wants to rebuild trust with the community and take a second look at whether the town should run its own compost site. O’Hara, 68, was on council for nine years and then became mayor for nine years. After taking a break from service, O’Hara returned as councillor in 2014. He’s running for another term on

Nicee Graham thinks she can contribute to her adopted hometown. The 48 year-old mother of five is running for a councillors’ seat in Petrolia. While she’s never been elected to public office, she has worked in municipal politics in her native Brazil. She’s hoping that experience will translate in Petrolia. Do you have any political experience? “I worked in Brazil

Curtis Bryce likes to give back to his community The 57 year-old electrician has been active in his community including in youth sports and the Wyoming Legion, but for the first time, he wants to try his hand at local politics. Bryce is one of nine people seeking a councillor’s seat in Plympton-Wyoming. What made you decide you want to

Nicee Graham thinks she can contribute to her adopted hometown. The 48 year-old mother of five is running for a councillors’ seat in Petrolia. While she’s never been elected to public office, she has worked in municipal politics in her native Brazil. She’s hoping that experience will translate in Petrolia. Do you have any political experience? “I worked in Brazil

Grant Purdy thinks Petrolia needs more amenities for young people and a cross walk downtown. And he wants to consider reopening the compost site. The 44-year-old paramedic, coach bus driver and umpire is seeking another term as a Petrolia councillor. Purdy says if he’s re-elected he would like to see the town invest in youth services, such as parks, a

Wade Deighton fought town hall and then decided he liked politics enough to join the fray full time. The 45-year-old  maintenance coordinator at Shell Canada, is running for  councillor in the Petrolia municipal election. Deighton got his start when he needed to build a fence around his pool in 2017. The town’s bylaw said the fence had to separate the