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Opinion

As the Crow Flies

Shannon Wood April 3, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

One of the most common birds found year-round in our area is the Common Crow, or as it’s more…

Prayer of Recollection

Kevin Nethercott March 27, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

I find I often try to carry around the burdens, stresses and worries of this life on my own and…

Threatening another nation’s sovereignty is no joke

Pauline Kerr March 26, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

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.

Shunned but unbroken – a First Nations woman’s journey of resilience

Cory Bilyea March 20, 2025Columns, Opinion

The passing of an Indigenous elder and the subsequent discord between family, community members and…

Measles outbreaks the result of a ‘perfect storm’

Pauline Kerr March 20, 2025Columns, Opinion

In Texas, it took the death of a child to spur people to get vaccinated against … measles, a…

You don’t know what you got until it’s gone – Part two

Kelsey Bent March 20, 2025Columns, Opinion

Two years ago I wrote a column about my eldest’s favourite toy, a little lion stuffy,…

Health care matters to rural Ontario residents

Pauline Kerr February 27, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Ontario “got discovered” during COVID-19. City residents saw the silver lining as…

Decision time is here

Patrick Raftis February 27, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The time for campaigning is over and it’s up to Ontarians to decide.

Election Day Wish List

Stewart Skinner February 27, 2025Columns, Opinion

The first political party I ever joined was the federal Progressive Conservative party. I was 19…

Smoke and mirrors

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Don’t be fooled by what you are being shown on mainstream media right now. Along with the smoke,…

No more affectionate ‘Irish Eyes’ duets

Pauline Kerr February 13, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Despite the talk about the wonderful history of friendship between Canada and the United States,…

Time to compartmentalize

Stewart Skinner February 13, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Normally I am among those who are least likely to be sympathetic to folks who don’t engage during…

Pastor encourages drawing close to God during winter season

Rev. Michael Mayer January 30, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Winter’s beauty often leaves me in awe. God blankets the world in white and brings a stillness…

Let’s celebrate!

Jessica Carter January 23, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Welcome to 2025! For many a new year means a time to start something new, make changes, make…

Chretien offers template for response to Trump

Patrick Raftis January 16, 2025Columns, Opinion

It seems silly to be writing a column on national affairs a week after all of Canada’s problems…

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Select Your Region

“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel

LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province

WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.

See all Listowel area articles.

New ATV trail opens the door to off-road adventure

TEESWATER - After a year of construction and about $65,000 in upgrades, the Huron Shores ATV Club has officially opened the new Sideroad 30 multi-use trail, creating a legal route for off-road vehicles.

Student entrepreneurs wrap up summer of business with a barbeque

HANOVER – Thirty-five students from across the Saugeen Connects region wrapped up a summer of running their own businesses with a community barbecue and marketplace.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Summer of music comes to an end

WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.

Pedestrian safety issues considered

WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

AI and other false promises

By Denny Scott

AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

By Submitted

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

By Rachel Hammermueller

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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