While what was considered the largest fire in Bruce County history blazed on, it somehow was not the hottest item in a variety of local newspapers of that time. The reports of public drunkenness, and drama between newspaper editors breaking the news across the province, were red hot.
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A disease that affects so many – diabetes
have been living with type one diabetes for nearly 19 years now. I was diagnosed ten days after my…
Building on region’s strengths
KINCARDINE – The tri-County region of Bruce, Grey and Huron, also known as “Ontario’s Clean…
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 7, 2024 turnbacks
From Nov. 6, 1996: – Historic Hartley House turns 125; – Movie playing at Paramount in Hanover:…
Extra! Extra! A ghostly tale in Listowel
LISTOWEL – On a misty, unusually dark Tuesday morning, I made my way down the winding, windy back…
Canadians can only watch and wait as Americans decide future
While there are as yet no general elections in the offing for Ontarians at the federal or…
Bruce Robertson’s Musical Journey
This is the 13th installment of the series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society…
Who are our neighbours?
While Christians can disagree on many things, I think most of us agree with Jesus when he said that…
Encampments becoming permanent reminders of ‘hobo jungles’
We were alarmed when it became apparent people were spending cold, winter nights in doorways,…
Frustrations with the medical system
I try to remember back to December, 2017. It was on this year that I had a SPECT brain scan and was…
Please think before you speak. Part 2
As I finish my first week back at Midwestern Newspapers after participating in the CJF-CBC…
Happy Howl-O-Eeeeeeeen!
Halloween is not what it used to be, which is probably a good thing. Today, Halloween is all about…
MPPs aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch
Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently raised some eyebrows after promoting newly-elected MPP Tyler…
The Pumpkin Patch Parable is a valuable life lesson
One of my favorite books to read to my kids at this time of year when they were little gaffers was The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Lizz Curtis Higgs.
Decision time looms on DGR
South Bruce residents have a truly staggering responsibility before them.
