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Opinion

July 4, 2024 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 4, 2024Columns, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

2014 – Listowel and Wingham hospitals prepared to participate in a provincial program to increase the sharing of information across health care providers.

Bruce County Memories: Olympic gold medalist settled in Teeswater

Robin Hilborn, Bruce County Historical Society July 4, 2024Columns, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

When Teeswater became home to “the world’s first great woman swimmer” you’d think she might talk about her past life.

Par fore! the course

Rachel Hammermueller June 27, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Sports

Did I use that phrase correctly? Last week, I swung a golf club for the very first time. I thought…

Settle back for some laughs with Doris and Ivy in the Home

Marlene Ottens June 27, 2024Columns, Opinion

ST. JACOBS – Two women of a certain age become friends at a retirement home –  sounds like…

Looking for some support from adults

Axl Dusharm June 27, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Youth are part of a world that adults are unable to understand what it is like to grow up in.…

Saving Graceland shines spotlight on local mental health issues

Kelsey Bent June 27, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Show on Blyth stage until Aug. 8

June 27 Cartoon

Submitted June 27, 2024Cartoons, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Great community events being staged across the region

Patrick Raftis June 20, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Often in this space we find ourselves recounting the problems and issues that plague us locally, provincially and nationally.

The Farm Show a reminder of Blyth Festival Theatre’s humble ‘barn’ beginnings

Kelsey Bent June 20, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Kicking off the double whammy anniversary season: the 50th Blyth Festival Theatre season, as well as Gil Garrett’s 10th season as artistic director, is The Farm Show. 

Allegations, innuendo, suspicion hang over Parliament Hill

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The mere thought there has been foreign interference in Canada’s political process is shocking enough, but the notion there were MPs and/or senators who may have conspired with foreign governments like China and India leaves the average Canadian speechless.

Pictures of the Past: June 30, 1993

Submitted June 20, 2024Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

On June 30, 1993, over 100 Walkerton business cards were collected and presented to Walkerton, Indiana, officials.

Graham’s “Post Alice” puts difficult rural issues centre stage

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Playwright Taylor Marie Graham’s production Post Alice had its second run during the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story June 5 - 9 on Blyth’s Harvest Stage. 

Remembering humble beginnings

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I fear that a couple of councils are teetering on a slippery slope, with the recent disapproval of a townhome development. 

The most hopeful thing I’ve ever heard

Melanie Koch Nichol June 13, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

I know some days are rough. Even some weeks. Some seasons. Some years. And following Jesus is by no…

Drayton Festival Theatre opens season with 1960s girl power in ‘Beehive’

Marlene Ottens June 13, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion

DRAYTON – Even though I was a very small child during most of the 1960s, I appreciate the variety…

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New report cites local discrimination, hate groups, call to action for 2SLGBTQ+ population support

According to the report, many 2SLGBTQ+ participants expressed they felt excluded from community life, experiencing or witnessing discrimination based on their identities.

Howick Fire secures $16,800 from Fire Grant

HOWICK - At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

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Midwest Co-op to cease retail operations in Mildmay, Chesley

TEESWATER - Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. has announced plans for a realignment of its retail operations the company says is designed to “strengthen long-term service to members and customers, improve efficiency, and reinvest in key locations across its trading area.”

Work of watercolour artist Janet Main featured on Walkerton Libary Art Wall

WALKERTON - The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest kids and teens recreational reading program! This initiative offers reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18

Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

North Huron to recruit new civil marriage officiant; Emily Phillips set to retire

The Township of North Huron has announced the retirement of Emily Phillips, one of its original civil marriage officiants, who has served the community for over 20 years.

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

Midwest Co-op to cease retail operations in Mildmay, Chesley

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TEESWATER - Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. has announced plans for a realignment of its retail operations the company says is designed to “strengthen long-term service to members and customers, improve efficiency, and reinvest in key locations across its trading area.”

Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

North Huron to recruit new civil marriage officiant; Emily Phillips set to retire

By Cory Bilyea

The Township of North Huron has announced the retirement of Emily Phillips, one of its original civil marriage officiants, who has served the community for over 20 years.

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