In recent years, Canadian research has shown that farming is one of the most stressful industries. Approximately 45% of farmers report high stress, 58% meet the classifications for anxiety and 68% are more susceptible than the general population to chronic stress.
Columns
Leave the MAGA hats at home, thank you
The tourist season is almost here, a time when scenic midwestern Ontario’s population bursts at the seams with visitors, some just passing through, others here for only a couple of days, and quite a few for the whole summer.
The Sporting News provides summary of Mitchell high school hockey in 1912
Long before the first Mitchell District High School yearbook appeared in the 1930s, the school’s Literary Society published a magazine called Chronicles from time to time. They did not include the photographs of graduates and school activities that usually appear in yearbooks.
Experiences with dementia and autoimmune
Believe it or not – I have written 191 columns under the heading “My Voyage with Dementia.”
Spinrite closure a serious blow to community
As we were putting our Midwestern Newspapers publications to bed last week, the difficult news was being broken to Spinrite Inc. employees that the long-standing Listowel industry would be shutting down its local operations.
Remembering Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, est. 1904
On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.
Get ready for a truly Canadian Canada Day
With Canada Day only weeks away, Canadian sovereignty has been making headlines once again, ever since King Charles III delivered the throne speech at the opening of Parliament on May 27.
Arguing in favour of red tape
Our provincial government is making a concerted effort to push through legislation aimed at cutting red tape and “getting things done, faster.”
MPP pay hike raises questions of fairness
News last week that the province’s legislators voted themselves a big raise hit with a thud in a lot of quarters.
Listowel Banner turnbacks for June 5, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – Annual Character Run brought out 240 participants and 70 volunteers. The…
Ascension offers firm foundation in world of uncertainty
This week we celebrated the ascension of Jesus Christ, which stands as one of the most profound and…
Development charges key to keeping taxes low with forecasted growth
The residents of South Bruce could find themselves on the hook for some significant infrastructure spending depending on how South Bruce Council decides to handle development charges.
And life does carry on
My last few columns have lamented my lack of information regarding my health care.
Encountering the risen Jesus
Our Easter celebrations are over for this year, but are there any signs that the resurrection of…
Community grieves the loss of teacher, students at Walkerton District Community School
A memorial of flowers, stuffed animals and hand-written messages continued to grow over the weekend, outside Walkerton District Community School, as staff, students and the entire community mourned the loss of five of their own.
