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Columns

The Kingdom of God: belong, believe, become

Kevin Nethercott November 13, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The Kingdom of God is not just about me – it’s about us, a community living here and now as heaven comes to earth through our walk with Jesus.

City slicker Doug needs to remember rural voters (again)

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

This might sound a bit repetitive (mainly because it is) but I get the feeling that Etobicoke native, bona fide city slicker and Ontario Premier Doug Ford (and trust me, his pedigree came first for a reason) really doesn’t get the vast majority of the province he represents (at least from a...

Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers public school in Wingham

Submitted November 6, 2025Columns, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.

Bold action needed to tackle housing crisis

Sylvia Schutten November 6, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: I’ve seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community. More and more people are being pushed into homelessness, and it feels like everyone is falling behind.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Carney speaks about making bail more difficult to get

Pauline Kerr November 6, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

There has long been a call to make it more difficult to get bail; Canada’s prime minister has apparently heard the call. He recently said that bail rules will be getting tougher for those arrested for serious crimes.

Memories of Wingham – Special Edition – John Congram, The Farm part two

Submitted October 30, 2025Columns, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.

ROPES – an emphasis on memory

Bob Murray October 30, 2025Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

I don’t feel that summer is over but our warm weather does continue. Maybe we will have an early snow. I am ready for anything.

Oh, my gourd! It’s a pumpkin invasion!

Shannon Wood October 30, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Well, ‘tis the season, as they say, when the colour orange seems to dominate the landscape.

Bill 5 and the Meaford mistake

David Wood October 30, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: Anita Jacobson and the Coalition to Repeal Bill 5 are right to sound the alarm about what’s been done to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act.

Are the Salem Witch Trials reoccurring?

Kelsey Bent October 30, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A typical go-to Halloween costume - whether it’s a last-minute decision or a lack of better options - is a witch. It’s not just a classic costume; it’s a statement to the world that the costume-wearer is proud to be a unique individual with differing opinions or skills from societal norms.

Whether carved turnips or inflatable plastic pumpkins, Halloween means haunting Jack O’Lanterns

Pauline Kerr October 30, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ooooooh! Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord deliver us!

Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers ‘The Farm’ Part 1

Submitted October 23, 2025Columns, Wingham Advance Times

Two miles south of Wingham, the farm straddled Highway 4 like a bow-legged cowboy, 50 acres to the west in East Wawanosh Township and 50 acres across the highway in Morris Township. As long as I can remember we visited the farm.

Why did you attend the Kirk vigil?

Rachel Hammermueller October 23, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Opinion

One thing that kept me up at night though, is the contradiction here.

What if it’s true?

Melanie Koch Nichol October 23, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Wanna know why I think the Bible still shares the best news ever? In case your answer is…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

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.

Columnists

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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