Patrick Raftis April 3, 2025Columns, Editorials, Local News, News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times
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Up for another election?
Opinion
As the Crow Flies
One of the most common birds found year-round in our area is the Common Crow, or as it’s more…
Prayer of Recollection
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
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
The passing of an Indigenous elder and the subsequent discord between family, community members and…
Measles outbreaks the result of a ‘perfect storm’
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
Two years ago I wrote a column about my eldest’s favourite toy, a little lion stuffy,…
Health care matters to rural Ontario residents
Midwestern Ontario “got discovered” during COVID-19. City residents saw the silver lining as…
Decision time is here
The time for campaigning is over and it’s up to Ontarians to decide.
Election Day Wish List
The first political party I ever joined was the federal Progressive Conservative party. I was 19…
Smoke and mirrors
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
Despite the talk about the wonderful history of friendship between Canada and the United States,…
Time to compartmentalize
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
Winter’s beauty often leaves me in awe. God blankets the world in white and brings a stillness…
Let’s celebrate!
Welcome to 2025! For many a new year means a time to start something new, make changes, make…
