A tragic blow to the people of Walkerton is top of mind for many across this region and beyond this…
Editorials
We cannot overlook our own issues
The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.
A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County
The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page.
The Capitol Theatre: A Small Town’s Cinematic History
This week I will take you back to the somewhat humble beginnings of Listowel’s own Capitol Twin Cinema.
Not the time to pitch the baby out with the bathwater
By the time this paper goes to print, the most important election in Canada’s history will be over.
Artificial Intelligence – the future
I was on a Zoom call recently and noticed that the call was identified as Zoom AI Companion. Introducing Zoom AI Companion (formerly Zoom IQ) – your new generative AI digital Zoom.
We must not become a nation of spectators
A news story described a scene that could have happened at no other time in history, in no other culture. A young teenaged girl was assaulted by two other girls in a park, while bystanders hauled out their cell phones to record the incident.
Strong mayors, weak idea
Numerous heads of council in this region are poised to receive “strong mayor” powers under a proposal put forward last week by the provincial government.
Canadian snowbirds rethinking the annual migration
Their tiny wings are just a-flapping, carrying them from the sunny south, where they traditionally winter, back to Canada – snowbirds, on their annual migration north.
Clachan School in North Easthope destroyed by fire
S.S. #3 North Easthope, or as it was also known, the Clachan school, had a long history, with many children having graced the desks there.
The Mystery of Andrew Wilson – a continuation
In an earlier article about the 175th Anniversary of St. Thomas Anglican Church in Walkerton,…
Remember them; learn from their children
Remember their names: Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and Ashlee Shingoose. They were more than statistics; they were mothers, sisters, aunties, and daughters – each with their own stories and families.
A critical choice
Up for another election?
The Sights and Sounds of Success
The arena is cleared of ice. Stoves, tables and the conveyor will be put in place The Belmore Maple…
Threatening another nation’s sovereignty is no joke
The past couple of weeks have brought a flurry of news items that include interviews with various retired high-ranking American diplomats and politicians. It seems every network has its own expert spokesperson on speed dial.
