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Opinion

Canadians need to look internally for solutions

Zach Weber March 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: Donald Trump. Orange man very bad right?  Why – because the tv told us he was. Because our government told us he is. 

To boldly go where no one has gone before

Pauline Kerr March 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently, a former American president said something about believing in the possibility of space aliens – it is, after all, a huge universe, filled with possibilities.

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

Marnie Wood February 26, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

Patrick Raftis February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting. 

The election is the only survey that counts

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

“Decision by survey” seems to be the way of the future.

Roses are red … or are they?

Shannon Wood February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

February is truly the month of love! Flowers are purchased by the hundreds of thousands to show our loved ones just how much they mean to us on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Did you get your roses?

How did we get here?

Patrick Raftis February 26, 2026Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

My existential crisis

Abigail Brubacher February 19, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Most of you readers probably have no idea who I am or why I have suddenly started con- tributing to the Midwestern Newspapers Corp, so I thought I would tell you a little about my- self.

The horizon looms

Kelsey Bent February 19, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Tragic news about school shooting puts Trump’s attempt to steal bridge into perspective

Pauline Kerr February 19, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

A quick glance at national and international headlines earlier this week was not for the faint of heart.

We can blame it all on Chaucer

Pauline Kerr February 12, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Contrary to popular belief, St. Valentine was never the patron saint of chocolate.

Prominent homes: Listowel’s lawyer

Jessica Carter February 12, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Continuing on with my series on homes in Listowel and the people who lived in them, the first home in this month’s article is the home built by William Champley Kidd in 1901.

This is the time to start the work of Christmas

Submitted February 12, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Opinion

“I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.” -Jesus -John 12:46

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

Submitted February 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

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.

Take it for the team Canada! Turns out we need the snow and cold

Submitted February 5, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Love your maple syrup?  Well, no cold, no syrup! 

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“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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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

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

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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