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Gilberts: Some old rules for teachers and students still relevant

Gilberts: Some old rules for teachers and students still relevant

This week, just in time for another school year to begin, I am once again dipping into The Rural Schools of Tilbury East Township.

04.09.2026 1

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

So many questions, so few answers

So many questions, so few answers

I remember vividly the look on so many faces when I repeatedly asked, “Why?”: DeJonghe

04.09.2026 1

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Linda Dejonghe

Fall bestsellers coming to the library

Fall bestsellers coming to the library

Warm up your library card! An exciting selection of bestselling fiction and nonfiction titles is coming to the library this fall, offering something...

03.09.2026 20

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For The Expositor

Eric Bunnell's People: Hope Crossing reaches a milestone

Eric Bunnell's People: Hope Crossing reaches a milestone

As the final residents prepare to move in, YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin looks ahead to its next affordable housing proposal on Hiawatha Street.

03.09.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell

AI disrupts computer programmer kingdom: Philp

AI disrupts computer programmer kingdom: Philp

There was a time when the computer programmer was a modern mystic.

03.09.2026 20

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Tim Philp

Two Cents Worth: Independence and growing older

Two Cents Worth: Independence and growing older

Fingers crossed, I should be back to accurate vision by the end of the month.

28.08.2026 20

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Linda Dejonghe

Philp: Potholes aren't created overnight

Philp: Potholes aren't created overnight

Almost every driver knows the sudden, bone-rattling shock of hitting a hidden pothole.

27.08.2026 10

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Tim Philp

Reflections: Meighen and King’s 1926 Perth County push

The two party leaders both arrived in Perth County on the same day during the 1926 federal election campaign

27.08.2026 10

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Cindy J. Sinko Stratford-Perth Archives

Guest column: Police costs are soaring — and taxpayers deserve answers

The issue isn’t whether police deserve support, but whether Woodstonians are getting transparency, accountability and value for what they pay

27.08.2026 10

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Mario Spina

Prepare for a new school year with help from the library

Share this Story : The Sarnia Observer Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Prepare for a new school year with help from the library As...

27.08.2026 30

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For The Expositor

Bell urges patience as telephone patent proceeds

In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us...

27.08.2026 30

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For The Expositor

For the love of bread: Eating healthy can be a challenge

According to artificial intelligence today, 59 per cent of Canadians are trying or wanting to lose weight.

26.08.2026 20

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Linda Dejonghe

Use caution to prevent ticks from ruining your golf game

A half-century ago, people were reluctant to go in the water after seeing the movie Jaws. These days, there is a reluctance to enter the woods for...

25.08.2026 10

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Mike Jiggens

Letter to the Editor: Strong Mayors lawsuit is an illegal waste of money

Letter writer Robert Verdun warns city officials that Stratford's lawsuit could have negative consequences

23.08.2026 10

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Beacon Herald Readers

Gilberts: Rural school fairs were an annual affair

21.08.2026 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Eric Bunnell's People: A phone line for grief, carried on the wind

21.08.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell

Orbital crowding

20.08.2026 20

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Tim Philp

Library can help you deal with stress

20.08.2026 30

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For The Expositor

Food for Thought: Buy Local! Buy Fresh! maps available

I have never met anyone who does not enjoy local foods.

18.08.2026 20

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Kim Cooper

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Successes and disappointments with native plants

The last decade or two has seen a surge in realizing the value of native plants.

14.08.2026 30

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John Degroot

Gilberts: Did you know Chatham once had a Victoria Park?

If you travel around Ontario, then you probably know that many towns and cities have a Victoria Park. Did you know Chatham also had one?

14.08.2026 10

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Jiggens: Election for new mayor turning into horse race in Norfolk

Voter turnout is likely to be one of the best in recent years when Norfolk County residents elect their new municipal council on Oct. 26.

13.08.2026 10

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Mike Jiggens

Reflections: The Listowel Brass Band hit a high note at the 1926 CNE

Community support and years of determination helped the band earn third place in a closely contested provincial competition

13.08.2026 10

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Claire Drake

Coming soon - robotic servants

Science fiction has promised us robotic companions for decades, but only recently has that promise moved from the silver screen to the factory floor.

13.08.2026 30

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Tim Philp

Eric Bunnell's People: Grassroots effort could help save Port Burwell lighthouse

Community support could be key in obtaining a crucial federal grant

13.08.2026 20

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Eric Bunnell

Decorating your home starts at the library

Whether you’re planning a complete home makeover or simply refreshing a single room, the Brantford Public Library has a wealth of print and digital...

13.08.2026 30

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For The Expositor

Alec urges father not to accept first offer

In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us...

13.08.2026 30

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For The Expositor

DeJonghe: Backyard has become wildlife sanctuary

A while back, I was out in the backyard, hanging out laundry, early on a Saturday morning, when I noticed a white blob, about the size of a baseball,...

12.08.2026 10

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Linda Dejonghe

Dejonghe: Memories of Dad prompts trip down memory lane

Like you, the loss of someone you love is never far from your mind no matter how long ago it was.

09.08.2026 20

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Linda Dejonghe

What's in a name? Plenty, with a name like Christmas

It’s always been about the name.

07.08.2026 10

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Gord Christmas

Gilberts: Plaquing initiative sparks community spirit

Since 2022, the Chatham-Kent Heritage Network has erected 25 plaques which are located around the municipality.

07.08.2026 30

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Brantford library helps you preserve summer’s harvest

Summer brings an abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables, and berries, making it the perfect time to enjoy locally grown produce.

06.08.2026 20

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For The Expositor

Thompson: The Lloyd Robertson I'll remember

When Canadians think of Lloyd Robertson, they'll remember the reassuring voice that guided the country.

06.08.2026 20

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Craig Thompson

Lunar collision provides unique scientific opportunity

Wednesday, while most of us were sleeping, a massive human made object slammed into the surface of the moon at a blistering speed.

06.08.2026 20

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Tim Philp

Eric Bunnell's People: Keep an eye out for monarch butterflies

Don’t you know but there’s a bit of a blitz on right now.

05.08.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell

GENE MONIN: Gentleness has wonderful way of calming conflict

Earns respect of those around you

03.08.2026 10

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Gene Monin

Gilberts: New director, summer students busy working at Black Mecca Museum

31.07.2026 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Eric Bunnell's People: A record number of mouths

31.07.2026 20

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Eric Bunnell

Who's afraid of spiders?

30.07.2026 30

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Tim Philp

Summer reading picks from library customers, staff

The summer reading season is in full swing and Brantford Public Library customers and staff are sharing some of their favourite reads to help inspire...

30.07.2026 30

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For The Expositor

Alec updates father on patent proceedings

30.07.2026 30

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For The Expositor

Rain was needed, just not all at once

When it rains, it pours. That was literally the case last week when upwards of 30 millimetres of rain fell within an hour in some parts of Brantford.

29.07.2026 10

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Mike Jiggens

Black holes are not monsters waiting to devour the galaxy

Almost everyone has heard the term black hole in science fiction movies or popular television shows, but surprisingly few people know exactly what...

23.07.2026 30

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Tim Philp

Reflections: Cecil Conrad Eidt, a significant Canadian agricultural geneticist

The Stratford native made substanital contributions to Canada's experimental farm system

23.07.2026 10

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Megan Lockhart

Eric Bunnell's People: 'Danger due to demolition'

Demolition notices mark the impending end of the former St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital

23.07.2026 30

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Eric Bunnell

Bell Letters: Alec tells mother delay home is not from lack of affection

Alexander Graham Bell writes affectionately to his mother, apologizing for his lack of correspondence and explaining that his silence is due to being...

22.07.2026 40

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For The Expositor

Looking for a cost-effective way to enjoy your vacation? Stay local

As I sit here at my computer the weather is 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees C).

22.07.2026 40

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Linda Dejonghe

Paw-some pet resources at the Brantford library

The Brantford Public Library offers a variety of free resources to help pet owners care for, understand, and enjoy life with their animal companions.

21.07.2026 20

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At Your Library

Eric Bunnell's People: Railway museum pondering its future

Six months after Elgin County Railway Museum shuttered its heritage home in St. Thomas in early January, ECRM is looking to the future.

17.07.2026 20

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Eric Bunnell

Gilberts: The Ploughboy and the Nightingale

Last week, I recounted the story of The Ploughboy, a steamer that was built in Chatham by J.M. McDermott for William and Walter Eberts.

17.07.2026 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert