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Columns

We must never forget

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

There was a time, not so many years ago, when Remembrance Day services and ceremonies seemed to be fading in importance.

The Kingdom of God: belong, believe, become

Kevin Nethercott November 13, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The Kingdom of God is not just about me – it’s about us, a community living here and now as heaven comes to earth through our walk with Jesus.

City slicker Doug needs to remember rural voters (again)

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

This might sound a bit repetitive (mainly because it is) but I get the feeling that Etobicoke native, bona fide city slicker and Ontario Premier Doug Ford (and trust me, his pedigree came first for a reason) really doesn’t get the vast majority of the province he represents (at least from a...

Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers public school in Wingham

Submitted November 6, 2025Columns, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.

Bold action needed to tackle housing crisis

Sylvia Schutten November 6, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: I’ve seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community. More and more people are being pushed into homelessness, and it feels like everyone is falling behind.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Carney speaks about making bail more difficult to get

Pauline Kerr November 6, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

There has long been a call to make it more difficult to get bail; Canada’s prime minister has apparently heard the call. He recently said that bail rules will be getting tougher for those arrested for serious crimes.

Memories of Wingham – Special Edition – John Congram, The Farm part two

Submitted October 30, 2025Columns, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.

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.

Oh, my gourd! It’s a pumpkin invasion!

Shannon Wood October 30, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Well, ‘tis the season, as they say, when the colour orange seems to dominate the landscape.

Bill 5 and the Meaford mistake

David Wood October 30, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: Anita Jacobson and the Coalition to Repeal Bill 5 are right to sound the alarm about what’s been done to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act.

Are the Salem Witch Trials reoccurring?

Kelsey Bent October 30, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A typical go-to Halloween costume - whether it’s a last-minute decision or a lack of better options - is a witch. It’s not just a classic costume; it’s a statement to the world that the costume-wearer is proud to be a unique individual with differing opinions or skills from societal norms.

Whether carved turnips or inflatable plastic pumpkins, Halloween means haunting Jack O’Lanterns

Pauline Kerr October 30, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ooooooh! Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord deliver us!

Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers ‘The Farm’ Part 1

Submitted October 23, 2025Columns, Wingham Advance Times

Two miles south of Wingham, the farm straddled Highway 4 like a bow-legged cowboy, 50 acres to the west in East Wawanosh Township and 50 acres across the highway in Morris Township. As long as I can remember we visited the farm.

Why did you attend the Kirk vigil?

Rachel Hammermueller October 23, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Opinion

One thing that kept me up at night though, is the contradiction here.

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Preparing for winter

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.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

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Editorial

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

Columnists

Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

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.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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