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Opinion

Kids have learning problems? Do not blame COVID

Pauline Kerr June 4, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Pauline Kerr May 28, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Submitted May 28, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Most adults I meet say the same thing: “I can’t even draw a stick figure.”

Why do quilter’s make quilts?

Submitted May 28, 2026Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Denny Scott May 28, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

To boldly go where no one has gone before – virus-free

Pauline Kerr May 21, 2026Columns, Opinion

The hantavirus scare in recent weeks brought back memories of how the COVID-19 pandemic got going – a cruise ship with sick people.

Annual Triumph Triathalon set for Aug. 3 in Gorrie; registration open

Submitted May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, Opinion

As summer approaches, many families are looking for activities that encourage kids to stay active, try something new, and build confidence.

Live together in community

Submitted May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, Opinion

A call to unity, humility, and Christ-like living stands at the heart of Philippians 2:1–11, a passage that continues to speak powerfully to the Church today.

Laundry business a way for new Canadians to find employment

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

The laundry business was a significant part of the Chinese community in North America during the mid to late 1800s and into the early 1900s.

The Atwood Bee and the Forrest House

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, Opinion

Last month we took a little trip to Atwood. 

Small businesses need responsible recycling plan

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

It promises to be a long, hot, and in some cases, smelly summer.

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Denny Scott May 7, 2026Editorials, Opinion

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Get ready for the big pre-election reveal

Pauline Kerr April 30, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The thing was definitely not a bird, or a superhero in a cape – it really was a plane, one that cost in the realms of $30 million.

Wingham cemetery

Letter to the Editor: Burial policy upsets resident

Denny Scott April 30, 2026Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

A former Wingham resident is upset by the burial policies of North Huron Township.

‘Life… uh… finds a way’ to interrupt

Denny Scott April 30, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

If there’s one thing I’m big on, whether it be my parenting techniques or my writing here,…

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

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

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

See all Mildmay area articles.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

Bruce County IPM preparations enter final stretch ahead of September event

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - With less than 70 days remaining before the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, preparations are continuing across Bruce County...

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