Columns

Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was little question about including at least one round of swimming lessons in a child’s summer schedule.

The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.

Typically, I will try, on a weekly basis to have a column that’s approachable, accessible and applicable to all the readers across the Midwestern Newspaper coverage area – that includes parts of Bruce, Perth and Huron Counties.

It all began as a pleasure excursion.

Canada Day usually triggers a burst of new bits of info that will probably make their way into a trivia competition at some point.

To the Editor: I just finished reading Denny Scott’s column about theatre etiquette (editor’s note: The magic of theatre (and what dispels it) ran in Midwestern Newspapers for June 25, 2026) and I had to send you my own story.  

BRUCE-GREY -  Bruce Grey Child & Family Services are looking for a foster caregiver/s in this area for Marcus, a 10-year-old boy. If something in you is already leaning forward, this is for you.

The debate continues on whether children should have access to social media, and if so, at what age access is appropriate.

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.