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Columns

Editor post latest stop on journalistic journey

Patrick Raftis April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

“So who is this guy?” you may be asking as you reach the opinion section of this week’s issue of your local newspaper?

Want to fix the economy? Start by fixing our tax system

Frank Stronach April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For most Canadians, April is the time of year when frustration and anger over our convoluted, loophole-ridden tax system is at its highest.

Good feeling continues into spring of 2024

Bob Murray April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Finally, the snow has stopped and melted. It is time to get the garden planted. I estimate that we have had our last frost.

It’s been such a long time…

Dan McNee April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

There is an element of déjà vu settling in as I sit down to pen the final instalment of my bi-weekly rambling here in ye olde op/ed section.

Social media bullying – is the medium the message?

Pauline Kerr April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

To hear the accusations being made, one would think the problem were some brain-eating space mutant that attacks ruthlessly and lurks in our children’s cell phones. Science fiction references aside, there are growing fears that the social media platforms on which our kids spend untold hours are dama

Memories of Wingham: Lorne Humphrey

Submitted April 11, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

This is the 10th part in a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors. 

1924: New kitchen devices ‘save much time and labour’

Cindy Sinko April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Let’s rewind a century to the Saturday, April 5, 1924 edition of one local newspaper which was full of advertising for the upcoming Better Homes Week. 

Everyone is invited to choose life by following Jesus

NANCY FREY April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Peter W. Marty writes in The Christian Century [Jan. 29, 2020] “Biblical faith insists that God doesn’t love us because we’re worthy; we have worth and value because God loves us.” 

April 11, 2024 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

2014 – Area sugar bushes marked Maple Weekend, with many inviting the public out to see the syrup-making process firsthand, as well as treating visitors to a pancake breakfast.

Are Canadian children worth the cost of school nutrition programs?

Frank Stronach April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

When the federal government tables the budget later this month, one of the items that may end up in the mix is funding for a new national school food program. 

I am feeling good

Bob Murray April 4, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

I am feeling good. Especially good for an almost 85-year-old senior guy (me) with a number of maladies. 

You asked about hospice

Submitted April 4, 2024Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

People have been asking questions about Saugeen Hospice, and it’s time for some answers. This is the first of a series of articles to provide the information you’ve been looking for.

April 4th turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers April 4, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Opinion

2014 – The Ontario Provincial Police sought three suspects in connection with an armed Listowel home invasion on Barber Avenue, after they entered the residence and assaulted two occupants, stealing a quantity of cash and electronics at gunpoint.

Court of Appeal’s ATV decision has disturbing implications

Pauline Kerr April 4, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal has disturbing implications for owners of such vehicles as ATVs.

Halt all hiring – immediate fix for reining in unchecked gov’t bureaucracy

Frank Stronach April 4, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Most Canadians would not be surprised to learn there are way too many civil servants in Ottawa.

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Select Your Region

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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