In 2017 I had a SPECT brain scan at a local hospital. The results: Abnormal perfusion in the right temporal lobe and right basal ganglia.
Editorials
Remembering Hibbert Township’s rural properties
On Aug. 9, 1889, the Stratford Beacon published an article by the editor of the Mitchell Recorder which recounted his tour of two farms in Hibbert Township.
Becoming North Perth: amalgamation of Listowel, Elma, Wallace
The amalgamation of the Town of Listowel, the Township of Elma and the Township of Wallace into what is now North Perth triggered a lengthy process of restructuring and recalibrating for those living in the municipalities, and those chosen to lead it.
Listowel’s policing history older than town itself
Policing in these parts is older than the town of Listowel itself; the first policeman, Robert Woods, hired on in 1869, six years before the town’s incorporation.
A New Chapter: Saugeen Beach’s name change emphasizes cultural significance
In the early morning hours of July 1, members of the Saugeen First Nations Beach Advisory Committee set out to replace one word on the iconic Welcome to Sauble Beach sign, replacing Sauble with Saugeen.
Introducing the diabetic Barbie
Something that people are always advocating for is inclusion. And on July 8, Mattel Inc. announced that Barbie is debuting the first Barbie doll with type one diabetes (T1D).
A day with the ‘One Care’ facility
Have you ever wondered what it is like to spend 24 hours in your home without escape? Well, I have.
‘Quiet in the Land’ an affecting story of how traditions protect and destroy us; award-winning play makes return to Blyth Festival
Returning home to the Harvest Stage after 44 years is Anne Chislett’s historical drama 'Quiet in the Land.'
From field to stethoscope: Ontario farm leaders help future doctors experience rural life
Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.
Land grabbing by colonizers back in full force
I bet that headline got your attention. If it made you uncomfortable, it should. If it made you mad, well, I hope you will continue reading and join in the conversation about what is really happening here on Turtle Island.
You can’t just jump the fence and run the race again Skippy
You can ask my daughter – I’m a firm believer of encouraging and practicing the act of getting up and trying again when things don’t go your way the first time, and I’ve tried to teach her the same. That said, there needs to be some rules about how you can do that.
‘The junior farmer is much in the fore today’
In July 1915, local papers published the Annual Report from Ontario Minister of Agriculture, James S. Duff.
Readers encouraged to celebrate abundance this summer
Sometimes I suffer from a truly first world problem – the problem of too much. I have too much to do. I have too much stuff. There is too much going on around me. By times, I feel overwhelmed and even a little cranky about it all.
Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion a complex, comedic must-see
Blyth Festival’s season opener is a must-see, especially for those uncomfortable with difficult conversations surrounding the oppression of minorities. This could be your soft-launch practice for the next time you have to calmly (or not calmly) correct your uncle over Thanksgiving dinner.
For me, survival means good support from diverse medical team
Support comes not only from the medical specialists that I have been fortunate to have. The five…
