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GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Successes and disappointments with native plants

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Successes and disappointments with native plants

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14.08.2026 20

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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 6

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

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

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 2

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Mike Jiggens

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

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 5

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Claire Drake

Coming soon - robotic servants

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 20

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Tim Philp

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

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 10

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Eric Bunnell

Decorating your home starts at the library

Decorating your home starts at the library

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13.08.2026 20

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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 10

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DeJonghe: Backyard has become wildlife sanctuary

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 5

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Linda Dejonghe

Dejonghe: Memories of Dad prompts trip down memory lane

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 10

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Linda Dejonghe

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

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

It’s always been about the name.

07.08.2026 8

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Gord Christmas

Gilberts: Plaquing initiative sparks community spirit

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 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Brantford library helps you preserve summer’s harvest

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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 7

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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 10

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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 20

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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 20

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Alec updates father on patent proceedings

30.07.2026 20

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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 20

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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 20

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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 30

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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 30

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Reflections: Beekeeping has a long history in Perth County

For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products.

17.07.2026 10

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Claire Drake

Mother Nature doesn't always co-operate with vacation plans

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16.07.2026 10

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Mike Jiggens

They may appear to be still but stars are in constant motion

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16.07.2026 10

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Tim Philp

Hope and pride in country part of Canada Day celebration

Canada Day was celebrated, hopefully with honour and dignity, hope and pride, recognizing how we got here, what we have accomplished and acknowledging...

16.07.2026 10

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Linda Dejonghe

Cook up a delicious summer with help from the library

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16.07.2026 20

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Bell urges immediate action

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

16.07.2026 20

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Gilberts: Steamer Ploughboy has strong Chatham connection

A few years ago, I purchased a copy of a book by John Carter called The Perils and Pitfalls of the Steamer Ploughboy.

10.07.2026 10

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Reflections: Local group part of Canadian plowmen trip to Europe in 1947

This photograph was taken to commemorate the visit of a group of Canadian plowmen to Belfast, in Northern Ireland, on Feb. 10, 1947.

10.07.2026 10

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Betty Jo Belton

Given their resilience, Canada geese often rule the roost

The unmistakable honking of a flock of Canada geese is the unofficial soundtrack of our changing seasons here in Ontario.

09.07.2026 20

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Tim Philp

Celebrating graphic novels at the library

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09.07.2026 30

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Alex discusses selling telephone patent

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

09.07.2026 30

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Dejonghe: Heritage buildings are worth saving

Maybe because I am old, I take it personally, when any of our heritage buildings, which have supported our collective history, are neglected and...

07.07.2026 20

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Linda Dejonghe

Reflections: Goderich's 1926 Grand Tattoo attracted thousands of Perth County residents

The 1926 Dominion Day celebration began with a parade and concluded with the massed band performance and fireworks

02.07.2026 20

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Cindy J. Sinko

The AI arms race

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has initiated a global arms race reminiscent of the nuclear buildup of the twentieth century.

02.07.2026 40

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Tim Philp

Jiggens: LaSalette goes back in time for TV role

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02.07.2026 30

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Mike Jiggens

Dejonghe: Implants make a world of difference

I finally got implants.

02.07.2026 30

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Linda Dejonghe

Alex lays out plan to sell stock

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02.07.2026 30

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Marvelous Mondays bring free family fun to the library

Families looking for free entertainment and enriching activities this summer will find plenty to enjoy at the library’s popular Marvelous Mondays...

02.07.2026 30

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Gilberts: Early Kent Bridge had distillery, foundry, ferry service and post office

The village of Kent Bridge had distillery, foundry, ferry service and post office in its early days.

26.06.2026 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert