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Columns

Why economic rights matter as much as democratic rights

Frank Stronach March 7, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A month ago, some of the richest and most powerful people on the planet gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum. 

A killer disease makes a return run – measles

Pauline Kerr March 7, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Anyone planning to travel over Spring Break is being advised to make sure they and their children are properly immunized. We are not talking about visiting some exotic location; we are talking south Florida. And we are not talking about a rare, new disease; we are talking about measles.

Still waiting to hear back…

Letters to the Editor March 7, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

It took 11 months and numerous calls to Service Canada for me to start receiving OAS (Old Age Security) so I sent an email to MP Ben Lobb, only to get a response that my email had been received.

Pieces of the past: March comes in like a lion in the early 1900s

Kelsey Bent March 7, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

You have likely heard the saying, “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb.” 

Four years in the making

Kelsey Bent March 7, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

This is my reminder to challenge myself more often. 

Let’s explore our heritage together

Jessica Carter March 7, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

My name is Jessica Carter and I am a legend. A historic figure.

‘Despicable acknowledgement’ to DGR delegation

Letters to the Editor March 7, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

What a despicable acknowledgement to the delegation at the council meeting in South Bruce held on Feb. 26, 2024. 

Federal election 2025 is closer than we think

Pauline Kerr February 29, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Some things are mystifying. One is why we blame whatever government is in power for whatever it is that we find annoying, disturbing, frustrating or too expensive.

Pieces of the past: Leap year edition

Kelsey Bent February 29, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

If you are reading this on the date of publishing, Happy Leap Day!

The foundation of exercise – stability

AIDEN HINSPERGER February 29, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Does performing daily tasks leave you with muscle pain, aches, or stiffness? Why does this happen? One possibility is that for many people, they lack the necessary stability to effectively perform these tasks.

Thomas James Smith and 60 Bay St.

Betty Jo Belton February 29, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Do you recognize any of the people in this photograph?

There’s an economic storm brewing

Frank Stronach February 29, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

No one likes being the bearer of bad news, but I truly believe with every bone in my body, that we’re headed for some severe times in the years ahead.

From the Minister’s Desk: Everyone is invited to live out Jesus’s invitation to follow

NANCY FREY February 29, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” (John 1:43)

Ambidexterity – all in the family?

Dan McNee February 29, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Leonardo da Vinci is said to have been able to draw his brilliant works of art with his right hand, and then effortlessly switch to his left when it came time to write down his countless theories or draft another engineering plan that were centuries ahead of their time.

Free parking happens only in Monopoly

Pauline Kerr February 22, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The “free parking” square on the Monopoly board tends to be a favourite, especially for those whose opponents like to pile houses and hotels on their properties, and rake in horrendously huge rents – almost like real life.

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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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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

By Midwestern Newspapers

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

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CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

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SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

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