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Opinion

‘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. 

Welcome to municipal budget 2026

Pauline Kerr October 16, 2025Columns, Local News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

‘Tis the season for municipal budgets, when local politicians earn every penny of their modest pay, and then some. 

Christ calls us to be peacemakers

Rev. Michael Mayer October 2, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in recent weeks we have once again seen violence erupt in our…

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Impaired driver in West Perth

One person has been charged for driving impaired after being stopped following a traffic violation on Jan. 27, a police report states.

Howick Council planning to draft bylaw to enter agreement with +VG Architects for potential daycare facility

In the works for a couple of months now, council here is beginning to make final decisions on whether or not to proceed with building a daycare centre beside the township’s community centre.

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Young at Heart Club card scores

CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Euchre and Solo  Club card scores for Monday Feb. 2

Two donations of $5,000 to Hospital ‘Buy-A-Bone’ campaign

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

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One Care celebrates first accessible vehicle purchased through the Driven to Care campaign

One Care Home and Community Support Services recently announced the purchase of a new accessible vehicle. One Care officials stated the purchase was made due “the unwavering support of the community.”

Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers the Maitland River and the trombone

By most standards the Maitland River is just a small river but to me as a kid it was greater than the greatest rivers of the world.

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.

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One Care celebrates first accessible vehicle purchased through the Driven to Care campaign

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One Care Home and Community Support Services recently announced the purchase of a new accessible vehicle. One Care officials stated the purchase was made due “the unwavering support of the community.”

Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers the Maitland River and the trombone

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By most standards the Maitland River is just a small river but to me as a kid it was greater than the greatest rivers of the world.

Impaired driver in West Perth

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One person has been charged for driving impaired after being stopped following a traffic violation on Jan. 27, a police report states.

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