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ROBINET: Let’s keep it classy in Chatham-Kent

I’ve covered hundreds of council meetings in numerous municipalities over the years, but never have I covered one where there were as many police...

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Karen Robinet

ArtCity: Building space to cultivate community

The Woodstock Art Gallery has taken its initial steps into transforming its vacant fourth floor Art galleries are so much more than a physical...

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Sara Cuthbert

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Drowning out Creeping Charlie

A year ago, when it was still acceptable to visit the U.S., I attended a conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. A year ago, when it was still acceptable...

09.05.2025 2

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John Degroot

Gilberts: More early times in Chatham-Kent

This week we are continuing to discuss the early days of permanent settlement along the Lower Thames. This week we are continuing to discuss the...

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Reflections: Atwood's long-running bakery

Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, only eight per cent of...

09.05.2025 2

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Cindy J. Sinko

Eric Bunnell's People: Sunny skies for market day

The Horton Farmers’ Market returns Saturday for another season The early forecast calls for sunny skies on Saturday in St. Thomas and, after a...

08.05.2025 1

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Eric Bunnell

Melville suggests Mary join Mabel

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...

08.05.2025 3

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For The Expositor

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month at the library

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month this May by exploring the rich history, vibrant cultures, and significant contributions of Canadians of Asian...

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For The Expositor

A stable approach to anxiety

You probably know your sense of balance is housed in your ears, but maybe you’ve never heard why some people are more prone to motion sickness. So...

08.05.2025 3

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Rick Gamble

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Recent and upcoming events in the arts community

This week, a bit of a hodgepodge of upcoming events and recent arts events in the community and beyond.   H.W. Burgess Elementary School musical  ...

08.05.2025 2

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Dan White

RHODES: 19th-century crock jug sold at Chatham grocery store

My friend Carlie Creed enjoys collecting stoneware and has a remarkable selection.   I am aware, from researching an old W.D. Sheldon whiskey jug,...

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John Rhodes

ASK THE MONEY LADY: Now is the time for women to invest

Dear Money Lady, I am a single mom and wondering how to get started investing. The market right now is really scary with all the U.S. Tariffs and...

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Christine Ibbotson