The strength of the Blyth Festival is its ability to connect with the audience through rural stories. That is the point of theatre, is it not, to evoke emotion, to give perspective, to relate through the characters’ experience?
Opinion
Lengthy ER waits continue to plague rural health care
There has been quite a furor in recent days about people waiting far too long in emergency rooms, and sometimes leaving without seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner.
The time has come for new adventures
Journalism is often described as “literature in a hurry” – and as someone who’s been dashing around the province covering news of all manner for somewhere around four decades, I concur with that characterization.
Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly
I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…
Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly
I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly uplift and connect us all, reminding us of his warmth and the happiness he shared.
We need an ‘exit strategy’ for homelessness
We speak of a “decent” standard of living without really defining what that means.
Share the road and watch out for kids
A couple of years ago, it was roller-blades. Before that, it was skateboards. From time to time, there have been issues with bicycles, and sometimes golf carts and ATVs.
Things to do locally on summer break
It is the second week of June and summer seems suddenly upon us.
Stratford school celebrates May Day, elects May Queen
The Stratford Normal School was a staple in Perth County’s educational landscape from the time it opened in 1908. Students from across southwestern Ontario attended the school to pursue their teacher training and begin careers in education.
There’s more to our flowers than meets the eye!
Now that spring is finally upon us (we hope!), we can once again enjoy the beautiful flowers breaking free from their winter slumber and displaying their incredible wares.
Kids have learning problems? Do not blame COVID
The latest in a continuing series of problems being blamed on the global pandemic is boys falling behind at school.
Time to end the stigma
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada. It was established in 1951 by the Canadian Mental Health Association to encourage people to seek help when needed, and to foster understanding.
Drawing a skill, not a gift
BROCKTON - Most adults I meet say the same thing: “I can’t even draw a stick figure.”
Why do quilter’s make quilts?
MILDMAY - I’ll be honest. Creating a quilt won’t change your life. It’s not going to solve anything big or make you different than you already are.
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.
