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Opinion

An(other) open letter to Coun. Palmer

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Columns, Local News, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Thank you, North Huron Councillor Chris Palmer, for opening the door for me to talk about the subject of climate change.

What do we do with all the dark?

Melanie Koch Nichol December 11, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

‘Tis the season for giving, but beware the Grinch!

Pauline Kerr December 11, 2025Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

‘Tis the season for giving – not only special presents for those we love, but a small envelope here, a little extra in the greeting card there, and a generous bill in the donation jar.

Preparing for winter

Bob Murray December 4, 2025Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

Mayor urges citizens to rebuild village and ‘Bring back the porch light’

Todd Kasenberg December 4, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

If you walk through town on a weeknight, you might notice something odd. The streets are largely…

Homelessness: sometimes no plan is a plan

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

As the weather gets colder and winter snow begins to look like it will stay, there has been more talk about housing costs, how to get new housing constructed, how to deal with homelessness, and related topics.

‘Winter might tempt us to withdraw, but faith gently calls us to continue doing good’

Rev. Michael Mayer December 4, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

All right, it’s time for you all to fess up. Who invited Old Man Winter? This snow has brought so…

Another glass of Christmas cheer, anyone?

Pauline Kerr November 27, 2025Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have launched their annual campaign against impaired driving. One would think that after decades of education and enforcement programs, the annual festive RIDE would be unnecessary, but this is not the case.

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Nicole Beswitherick November 13, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

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.

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.

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.

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…

Increases are okay, just keep them small and spread them out

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Columns, Local News, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

I know that we’re going to get into some “nerdy” stuff, as my parents told me, but bear with me – it’s applicable to readers – at least those in North Huron. 

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Perth County OPP puts funding towards strangulation, IPV training

Detective Sergeant Tara Bolstad informed the Perth County OPP detachment board at their meeting on Nov. 12 of funds used from provincial grants this year – the focus of all mentioned on the local issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

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Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment

The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.

Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign

Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

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.

Columnists

Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

By Submitted

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset

By Cory Bilyea

Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.

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