Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

In confusing times, it is only human to look for a way to make sense of it all. Given the current political affairs of the present day, I bet many are looking for a distraction.

Remember their names: Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and Ashlee Shingoose. They were more than statistics; they were mothers, sisters, aunties, and daughters – each with their own stories and families. 

Up for another election?

Staying safe at work is always important. That’s especially true on Ontario’s farms, which aren’t just a workplace, it’s also where those of us who farm live and raise our families.

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.

Aside from a few ceremonial details, the Justin Trudeau era is officially over.

The trade war the United States declared has had some unexpected results already, not all of them bad.

The potential impact of threatened US tariffs on Canadian goods will affect businesses on both sides of the border.

WALKERTON - In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased 0.2 percentage points to six per cent after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate remained unchanged this month at 7.2%, both unad

GUELPH - The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is encouraging consumers across the province to support  local farmers facing difficult times due to political uncertainty.