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Columns

Bruce Robertson’s Musical Journey

Submitted October 31, 2024Columns, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

This is the 13th installment of the series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society…

Who are our neighbours?

Beth Kerr October 31, 2024Columns, Opinion

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’

Pauline Kerr October 31, 2024Columns

We were alarmed when it became apparent people were spending cold, winter nights in doorways,…

Frustrations with the medical system

Bob Murray October 24, 2024Columns

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

Cory Bilyea October 24, 2024Columns

As I finish my first week back at Midwestern Newspapers after participating in the CJF-CBC…

Happy Howl-O-Eeeeeeeen!

Pauline Kerr October 24, 2024Columns

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

Patrick Raftis October 24, 2024Columns

Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently raised some eyebrows after promoting newly-elected MPP Tyler…

The Pumpkin Patch Parable is a valuable life lesson

Submitted October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

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

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

South Bruce residents have a truly staggering responsibility before them.

Moving the flag is lowering the flag

Rachel Hammermueller October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News

A flagpole in North Perth, currently located at the municipal office, took on a role as a crier for hate, it appears, at a council vote on Oct. 7. 

‘Woke’ – the difference between sounding socially aware, and being socially aware

Pauline Kerr October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News

If you think “woke” is just the past tense of “wake,” think again. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 17, 2024 turnbacks

Submitted October 17, 2024Columns, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

Frozen turkeys $0.89/lb;

Trusting in his provision

Submitted October 10, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Well, it’s here - the crisp air of autumn is now beginning to settle in. In Fall, we are invited into a season of reflection, wonder, and gratitude.

National Newspaper week is about supporting local journalism

Submitted October 10, 2024Columns

According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024, Canadians’ trust in news is 39 per cent. For comparison, Americans’ trust is news is even lower at 32 per cent. 

CTV parts ways with staff after debacle over spliced video clip

Nicole Beswitherick October 10, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News

I try to bite my tongue a lot of the time when it comes down to things like this, but two weeks ago CTV National News really let me down as a reporter.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

By Midwestern Newspapers

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

By Submitted

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

By Submitted

SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

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