This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.
Columns
Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 12, 2024 turnbacks
From December 13, 1989:
Canada Food Board encouraged Canadians to adapt diets, and newspapers published war menus and recipes during First World War
Beginning in 1914, the first year of World War I, both federal and provincial governments committed food supplies to support the Canadian war effort.
Mind boggling baseball math
Like baseball fans across the country, I watched the Jaun Soto stakes with great interest and an eye for the potential impact on our Blue Jays.
Artificial intelligence offers applications for health industry
I first started writing columns about “My Voyage with Dementia” about 84 months ago.
Taxing credibility
Turns out all these years of political fuss about debts and deficits were just smoke and mirrors, since our upper tiers of government are clearly awash in cash.
Let the games begin
As the world gears up for the impending change of government in the United States, threats of punishing tariffs have Canada’s provincial and federal leaders spinning. Go, Team Canada, eh!
Bruce County residents’ historical accounts available for all
On Nov. 2, 1979 Laura McPhail sat before a cassette recorder and began to talk about her life in Southampton.
Head in the clouds? Don’t drive high
Driving under the influence of cannabis is a growing concern in Canada, especially following the legalization of its use for recreational purposes. The misconception that cannabis impairs driving less than alcohol can lead to dangerous and even fatal consequences on the road.
Remembering the Montreal massacre
We know some of the victims’ stories, or at least the bits police and sometimes family members and witnesses share with the media.
Trump transgressions ignored
I’d like to write a column explaining how Americans made such a counter intuitive choice for…
Take a breath
How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but…
Time to turn our attention to Canadian elections
The American presidential election is over, and a lot of Canadians are still reeling in shock.…
‘Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do’
It’s not popular to talk about sin nowadays. It’s especially not socially acceptable to call out sinners.
We will remember
Canada Day is when we celebrate being Canadian – cake with strawberry jam, games and sparklers…
