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Columns

Editor post latest stop on journalistic journey

Patrick Raftis April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

“So who is this guy?” you may be asking as you reach the opinion section of this week’s issue of your local newspaper?

Want to fix the economy? Start by fixing our tax system

Frank Stronach April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For most Canadians, April is the time of year when frustration and anger over our convoluted, loophole-ridden tax system is at its highest.

Good feeling continues into spring of 2024

Bob Murray April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Finally, the snow has stopped and melted. It is time to get the garden planted. I estimate that we have had our last frost.

It’s been such a long time…

Dan McNee April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

There is an element of déjà vu settling in as I sit down to pen the final instalment of my bi-weekly rambling here in ye olde op/ed section.

Social media bullying – is the medium the message?

Pauline Kerr April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

To hear the accusations being made, one would think the problem were some brain-eating space mutant that attacks ruthlessly and lurks in our children’s cell phones. Science fiction references aside, there are growing fears that the social media platforms on which our kids spend untold hours are dama

Memories of Wingham: Lorne Humphrey

Submitted April 11, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

This is the 10th part in a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors. 

1924: New kitchen devices ‘save much time and labour’

Cindy Sinko April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Let’s rewind a century to the Saturday, April 5, 1924 edition of one local newspaper which was full of advertising for the upcoming Better Homes Week. 

Everyone is invited to choose life by following Jesus

NANCY FREY April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Peter W. Marty writes in The Christian Century [Jan. 29, 2020] “Biblical faith insists that God doesn’t love us because we’re worthy; we have worth and value because God loves us.” 

April 11, 2024 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

2014 – Area sugar bushes marked Maple Weekend, with many inviting the public out to see the syrup-making process firsthand, as well as treating visitors to a pancake breakfast.

Are Canadian children worth the cost of school nutrition programs?

Frank Stronach April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

When the federal government tables the budget later this month, one of the items that may end up in the mix is funding for a new national school food program. 

I am feeling good

Bob Murray April 4, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

I am feeling good. Especially good for an almost 85-year-old senior guy (me) with a number of maladies. 

You asked about hospice

Submitted April 4, 2024Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

People have been asking questions about Saugeen Hospice, and it’s time for some answers. This is the first of a series of articles to provide the information you’ve been looking for.

April 4th turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers April 4, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Opinion

2014 – The Ontario Provincial Police sought three suspects in connection with an armed Listowel home invasion on Barber Avenue, after they entered the residence and assaulted two occupants, stealing a quantity of cash and electronics at gunpoint.

Court of Appeal’s ATV decision has disturbing implications

Pauline Kerr April 4, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal has disturbing implications for owners of such vehicles as ATVs.

Halt all hiring – immediate fix for reining in unchecked gov’t bureaucracy

Frank Stronach April 4, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Most Canadians would not be surprised to learn there are way too many civil servants in Ottawa.

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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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