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.
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Bruce Grey Child and Family Services seeks local foster care-giver for 10-year-old
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.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 2 Turnbacks
From July 5, 1989
To ban or not to ban, that is the question
The debate continues on whether children should have access to social media, and if so, at what age access is appropriate.
Queen Elizabeth II visits Perth County
It was during this week, 29 years ago, that communities across Perth County were gripped by “Royal Mania” when Queen Elizabeth II visited during an official Royal Tour of Canada.
The uncommon common sense – part ??
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.
Dry Streak a relatable rural story which left me wanting
The strength of the Blyth Festival is its ability to connect with the audience through rural stories. That is the point of theatre, is it not, to evoke emotion, to give perspective, to relate through the characters’ experience?
Lawn bowling enjoyed year after year in Perth County
Lawn bowling is one of many summertime games that has been enjoyed year after year in Perth County.
Team Garage Sale for Saugeen Hospice organizes another succesful event
To the Editor: Every year, I am amazed by what this community can accomplish when people come together for a common cause. This year was no exception.
Lengthy ER waits continue to plague rural health care
There has been quite a furor in recent days about people waiting far too long in emergency rooms, and sometimes leaving without seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Walkerton Herald-Times June 25 Turnbacks
From June 22, 1988.
The time has come for new adventures
Journalism is often described as “literature in a hurry” – and as someone who’s been dashing around the province covering news of all manner for somewhere around four decades, I concur with that characterization.
The magic of theatre (and what dispels it)
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to take in Sisters of ’78 which - in its world debut – opened the Blyth Festival’s 2026 season - was definitely worth seeing.
Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly
I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…
Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it
I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.
