News this past week that Alma resident Jim de Bock was recognized with an Ontario Medal for Good…
Editorials
Putting consumers first
As of March 1 consumers are in for a break and it’s about time. A number of years back…
A tough call
Mapleton council found itself having the type of discussion seldom heard during budget…
Tough week for retail
Last weekend Sears closed up shop after 65 years of serving Canadian families coast to coast. The…
The drive for data
Everyone wants it. Feedback, reports, annual statements and reconciliations – all of these…
Sobering statistics
There’s not a lot to be concluded from the results, released by the Ontario Provincial Police…
Looking ahead to 2018
There is an element of mysticism between one year and the next. Holidays between Christmas and New…
Christmas message: Two cards on the way
Ryland Ward is a cute little guy. At five years old, he’s experienced more tragedy than most…
Christmas message: Two cards on the way
Ryland Ward is a cute little guy. At five years old, he’s experienced more tragedy than most…
Time for a reality “cheque”
Residents of Wellington County should, apparently, be embarrassed by the miserly fashion in which…
Real journalists are trained professionals
There has been no shortage of debate recently – in this Newspaper, online, in the community…
Updated Christmas carols
One of the most difficult aspects of the festive season comes when radio stations hit the point…
Government walks away
I was going to leave it alone – until the question popped up again at a local store. The…
Why risk it?
Even in the post-Walkerton era, it appears, many people still take their water safety for granted.…
“Tis the season
Most workplaces are already accepting charitable donations and organizing Christmas parties. While…