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Bob Murray

Bob Murray is retired from the graphic communication (printing) industry and has been living in Seaforth since 2015. Murray was diagnosed with Dementia in 2013 and works hard to stop the progress of the disease. Follow him on his blog entitled Voyage with Dementia – https://myvoyage553264702.wordpress.com.

Murray reflects on the future: ‘Thankfully, time does roll on my way’

Bob Murray March 5, 2026Columns, Wingham Advance Times

This April, I turn 87 years old. My father and his three siblings all made it between 89 and 100 years.

Murray asks ‘what comes next’ after getting out of the hospital

Bob Murray February 19, 2026Columns, Wingham Advance Times

Yes. I did enjoy the ambience of the hospital and their staff and their meals. The hospital doctors…

Preparing for winter

Bob Murray December 4, 2025Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

ROPES – an emphasis on memory

Bob Murray October 30, 2025Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

I don’t feel that summer is over but our warm weather does continue. Maybe we will have an early snow. I am ready for anything.

A current update

Bob Murray September 4, 2025Columns, Editorials, Wingham Advance Times

This has been quite a past month. My health issues  – dementia, autoimmune, cancer, arthritis, a bad right knee and melanoma to list just a few – continue as in the last six months, but non-health issues keep cropping up. 

Longevity – life is increasing, with activity

Bob Murray July 31, 2025Columns, Editorials, Wingham Advance Times

In 2017 I had a SPECT brain scan at a local hospital. The results: Abnormal perfusion in the right temporal lobe and right basal ganglia. 

A day with the ‘One Care’ facility

Bob Murray July 10, 2025Columns, Editorials, Wingham Advance Times

Have you ever wondered what it is like to spend 24 hours in your home without escape? Well, I have. 

For me, survival means good support from diverse medical team

Bob Murray June 26, 2025Columns, Editorials, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Support comes not only from the medical specialists that I have been fortunate to have. The five…

Experiences with dementia and autoimmune

Bob Murray June 12, 2025Columns, Wingham Advance Times

Believe it or not – I have written 191 columns under the heading “My Voyage with Dementia.” 

And life does carry on

Bob Murray May 29, 2025Columns, Wingham Advance Times

My last few columns have lamented my lack of information regarding my health care. 

The reality of my many medical tests

Bob Murray May 8, 2025Columns, Wingham Advance Times

There are a number of companies competing to build Artificial intelligence (AI) compliant operations. AI is portrayed as solving the world’s problems – one problem at a time. 

Artificial Intelligence – the future

Bob Murray April 24, 2025Columns, Editorials, Wingham Advance Times

I was on a Zoom call recently and noticed that the call was identified as Zoom AI Companion. Introducing Zoom AI Companion (formerly Zoom IQ) – your new generative AI digital Zoom. 

AI and its role in healthcare

Bob Murray April 10, 2025Columns, Wingham Advance Times

I read somewhere that Canada spends close to $350 billion on healthcare per year. That is about $7,500 per person per year. 

Artificial Intelligence is coming to healthcare

Bob Murray March 27, 2025Columns, Wingham Advance Times

Yesterday, I had an appointment with my oncologist (cancer). The purpose was (I think) to bring me up to date with my progress in fighting melanomas (the trigger for re-emergence of my DM).

Memories – good and bad

Bob Murray March 13, 2025Columns, Wingham Advance Times

My dementia is slowly progressing in my brain. There seems to be continuous announcements with potential solutions to help those diagnosed with one of the many dementias. 

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

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Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

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Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

By Cory Bilyea

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

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