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Columns

Writer ‘sickened’ by Canada’s complicity in providing weapons used in Gaza

Fran McQuail March 12, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: It is well documented that Canadian made military  components are flowing through the US to war zones all around the world.

No one wins a war

Pauline Kerr March 12, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The escalation of hostilities in the Middle East has a lot of people in this country worried – that is, more worried than we have been about the tariff mess and threats the United States intends to appropriate Greenland – or Canada.

The new purpose of municipal government

Denny Scott March 12, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

So I’ve got a question – and it’s a toughie: What is the purpose of our lower- and upper-tier municipal governments? For those of you scratching your heads – lower tier is the municipalities: Your South Bruces, your North Hurons and your Perth Easts (just to name a few) while the upper-tier...

Murray reflects on the future: ‘Thankfully, time does roll on my way’

Bob Murray March 5, 2026Columns, Wingham Advance Times

This April, I turn 87 years old. My father and his three siblings all made it between 89 and 100 years.

Canadians need to look internally for solutions

Zach Weber March 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: Donald Trump. Orange man very bad right?  Why – because the tv told us he was. Because our government told us he is. 

To boldly go where no one has gone before

Pauline Kerr March 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently, a former American president said something about believing in the possibility of space aliens – it is, after all, a huge universe, filled with possibilities.

Ford not qualified to make education decisions

Denny Scott March 5, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

You know what, Doug Ford is right, we should be extremely careful about what education people are choosing – they should be focusing on actual life skills like riding on your brother’s coat tails or inheriting 40% of a business from your parents.

John Congram remembers Saturday nights, Mundy’s

Submitted February 26, 2026Columns, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

John Congram has written extensively of his memories and the Wingham and Area Historical Society is happy to share the excerpt that follows of his many recorded memories, with the readers of the Advance Times.

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

Marnie Wood February 26, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

Patrick Raftis February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting. 

The election is the only survey that counts

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

“Decision by survey” seems to be the way of the future.

Roses are red … or are they?

Shannon Wood February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

February is truly the month of love! Flowers are purchased by the hundreds of thousands to show our loved ones just how much they mean to us on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Did you get your roses?

How did we get here?

Patrick Raftis February 26, 2026Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

Ignoring the benefits of a county, court building is disingenuous

Denny Scott February 26, 2026Columns, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Council is finally getting to the nitty gritty of its budgetary process after a couple meetings worth of closed sessions where the public had no idea what was being discussed.

Murray asks ‘what comes next’ after getting out of the hospital

Bob Murray February 19, 2026Columns, Wingham Advance Times

Yes. I did enjoy the ambience of the hospital and their staff and their meals. The hospital doctors…

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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