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Columns

Investment dollars fleeing Canada

Frank Stronach May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Investors, it seems, are increasingly losing confidence in Canada and putting their money elsewhere. 

Natural remedies for a natural life

Bob Murray May 30, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

My television, through its advertising, continually recommends special pills, creams, etc., to cure all remedies. I don’t believe these advertisements.

This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

When a child dies of measles, it is a tragedy. When it happens in a country with readily available, free, effective vaccine, it is even more tragic.

The hypocrisy of the NFL on display in kicker commencement speech fiasco

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Don’t come for me  – I have a healthy respect for football. If a game is happening, it’s on in our house. There’s a reason sports have been a part of cultures throughout human history: they have the power to bring people together, and that’s important in times of division.

Article on airport contained ‘misleading’ information: SMA commissioner contends

Submitted May 30, 2024Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Please allow me space to reply to Brockton Councillor Carl Kuhnke’s article published in your paper on April 24: “Airport would be better under private ownership.”

Is better liquor access really worth $600 million?

Patrick Raftis May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Raise your hand if you’re having a harder time finding a stiff drink than a family doctor or an open emergency room in your community? How about an affordable home?

Chance encounter inspires memories of life off-line

Patrick Raftis May 23, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I recently found myself chatting with a stranger at a party. As we traded pleasantries, the topic of occupation came up and he explained he was a farmer, while I confessed to being a journalist (an admission that can induce some diverse reactions these days).

How effective will licence suspensions for auto thieves be?

Pauline Kerr May 23, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

At first glance, the Ontario government’s move to suspend the drivers’ licences of convicted car thieves seems like a “get tough on crime” move that is badly needed.

Trade apprenticeships: pathways to prosperity and happiness

Frank Stronach May 16, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A new survey last week showed young Canadians were among the least happy group of people in the country based on age and also one of the most discontented in the developed world.

Living the dream: my road to The Banner

Nicole Beswitherick May 16, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Some of you may already know or recognize my name, but for those who do not, I’m Nicole…

Mom! Emergency! The cell phone has no power!

Pauline Kerr May 16, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Emergency Preparedness Week was May 5-11. The timing of the event is impeccable; those April showers bring more than the lovely array of May flowers we are now enjoying.

Ignoring a crisis won’t make it go away

Patrick Raftis May 16, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Ontarians will no doubt be thrilled to learn there is no shortage of physicians in the province.

The mind does run the body

Bob Murray May 16, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

What a week this has been! I go from a “Feeling Good” to an accident victim (of my own stupidity).

Back to the writing board!

Emily Bowen May 9, 2024Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

A certain Einstein once said “information is not knowledge; the only source of knowledge is experience,” but after spending eight months in college, it seems real knowledge comes from a combination of both. 

Small business is bleeding

Frank Stronach May 9, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Everyone knows you don’t kick someone when they’re down.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

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.

Columnists

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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