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ROBINET: Chatham-Kent’s great divide

ROBINET: Chatham-Kent’s great divide

You could be excused for thinking that the greatest divide we have to deal with in Chatham-Kent is that which exists between urban and rural...

yesterday 10

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Karen Robinet

Sounds of nature perfect way to greet the day

Sounds of nature perfect way to greet the day

The woodpeckers are hungry. For a week or two the constant tapping of the woodpeckers has been my alarm clock. They are early risers therefore so am...

yesterday 10

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Linda Dejonghe

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Early spring shrubs starting to bloom

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Early spring shrubs starting to bloom

In this part of the world, we know forsythias are the harbinger of spring. In this part of the world, we know forsythias are the harbinger of...

28.03.2025 4

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John Degroot

RHODES: Fridenberg family made its own way

RHODES: Fridenberg family made its own way

Several years ago I told you about the lives of Joe Fridenberg and his son Monty “Freedy” Fridenberg.   Later, after the story had appeared in...

28.03.2025 10

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John Rhodes

Bodkin: March Bagel Madness supporting United Way of Sarnia-Lambton

Bodkin: March Bagel Madness supporting United Way of Sarnia-Lambton

There are only a few days left of March Bagel Madness, so be sure to stock up soon! There are only a few days left of March Bagel Madness, so be...

28.03.2025 1

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Pamela Bodkin

A journey through human evolution

A journey through human evolution

Human evolution is the remarkable process through which our species, Homo sapiens, emerged from ape-like ancestors over millions of years. As...

28.03.2025 8

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Tim Philp

Mabel implores Alec to return home healthy

Mabel implores Alec to return home healthy

In our world of electronic and digital communications, one wonders what evidence of our day-to-day lives will exist for our descendants in the next...

27.03.2025 1

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For The Expositor

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Local sound tech provides a sonic experience

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Local sound tech provides a sonic experience

Anyone who’s ever attended a concert or speaking engagement in the Wallaceburg area has no-doubt experienced Paul Vannatto’s art.    Paul is a...

27.03.2025 2

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Dave Babbitt

Streets of Stratford: Culliton Street

Streets of Stratford: Culliton Street

A tribute to 50 years of community service Culliton Street is a newer Stratford street named for Keith Culliton. Keith Culliton grew up on a farm...

27.03.2025 4

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Paul Wilker And Gord Conroy

(49th) Parallel Interests

(49th) Parallel Interests

With all the talk of annexation, most Canadians are united over what I’ll call the “border line” insanity coming from the White House. But few here...

27.03.2025 1

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Brian Smiley

One eRead Canada returns with national book discussion

Book lovers across the country are invited to take part in a unique, coast-to-coast reading experience this April. The library is excited to join...

27.03.2025 5

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Brian Smiley

ArtCity: Kids focus on nature at Woodstock Art Gallery’s March Break camp

ArtCity: Kids focus on nature at Woodstock Art Gallery’s March Break camp

Student photography will be on display at an upcoming show at the Woodstock Art Gallery As March Break came to a close, students at the Woodstock...

26.03.2025 2

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Lindsay Liboiron

ROBINET: What’s really real anymore?

ROBINET: What’s really real anymore?

“The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) have identified foreign interference as a...

25.03.2025 1

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Karen Robinet