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Decision time coming for Canadian voters

Editorial August 19, 2021Editorials

Canada is headed into a federal election this September – no shock, since the major parties have been campaigning for months.

What are the vaccine-hesitant waiting for?

Editorial August 13, 2021Editorials

Most of us have had the experience of watching a beloved child toddling toward danger with a merry grin on his little face and a sparkle in his eyes.

Time to stop blaming the victims

Editorial August 5, 2021Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A Catholic priest has accused residential school survivors of fabricating stories of sexual abuse to get more money. Really?

Olympics focus our attention on Canada

Editorial July 28, 2021Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

This past week the eyes of the world were on the opening ceremony and beginning of competitions at the Tokyo 2020 (in 2021) Olympics.

Looking for clarity in the mixed messages

Editorial June 25, 2021Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

No one knows what to expect this summer. That includes the provincial authorities we look to for answers.

Housing boom or housing crisis?

Mike Wilson May 20, 2021Editorials, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

A housing boom can also be a housing crisis. It all depends on which side of the “for sale” sign you are on.

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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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JM Hutchison Distilling talks prohibition at recent North Perth Chamber event

LISTOWEL – Jason Hutchison of JM Hutchison Distilling walked guests through the standard whiskey tasting that people would experience at his distillery during the recent event hosted with the North Perth Chamber. 

Salvation Army community Wild Game Dinner

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Salvation Army Community Services presents the first Wild Game Dinner on Oct. 23.  Located at the Listowel Agriculture Hall, doors open at 5:45 p.m.

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Summer support helps Bluewater students return to school

CHESLEY – More than 2,000 Bluewater students received summer support to make the transition back to school easier, with mental health and special education staff helping prepare them for September. 

Dress Purple campaign returns to Grey-Bruce for October

OWEN SOUND – A month-long Dress Purple campaign is returning to Grey and Bruce counties this October.

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Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 15 Turnbacks

October 15, 1997

Tarasko named 2026 Ambasssador of the Little Royal Fair

WALKERTON – The Walkerton Agricultural Society has chosen a new ambassador and junior ambassador to preside over the Little Royal Fair, Oct. 16-18.

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AMDSB reviews enrolment trends with focus on Brookside, Listowel growth

SEAFORTH – Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees reviewed the Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) at its September meeting. This plan includes student enrolment data, school space capacities, and area demographic data, as well as recommendations that will be the basis for staff’s work

Beard honoured with naming of new pavilion at Wawanosh Valley

Local dignitaries, Maitland Conservation (MC) staff members, volunteers, donors and guests were welcomed to the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area last month to mark the opening of a new pavilion there named after long-time MC staff member and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Phil Beard.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 15 Turnbacks

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October 15, 1997

Tarasko named 2026 Ambasssador of the Little Royal Fair

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – The Walkerton Agricultural Society has chosen a new ambassador and junior ambassador to preside over the Little Royal Fair, Oct. 16-18.

Knox Presbyterian Church marks 175 years in Walkerton

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WALKERTON – The congregation at Knox Presbyterian Church in Walkerton is celebrating a special milestone this year, marking the 175th anniversary of the congregation.

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