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Studio tour ends, support of Otterville area artists doesn't

After a 30-year run, it is with some sadness but also much appreciation the artists will no longer host the annual Welcome Back to Otterville...

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Linda Dejonghe

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Mums a burst of colour on cooler days

Garden mums are autumn’s go-to flowering plant, delivering a burst of colour just as the weather becomes cooler and nights become longer. Garden...

10.10.2025 1

John Degroot

Gilberts: Final three historical plaques for 2025 being unveiled

Recently, I told you about historical plaques being unveiled in the municipality. Three more are being unveiled this week Just before Labour Day, I...

10.10.2025 1

Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Trees changing colour is act of survival wrapped in beauty

Every autumn, forests across Canada and much of the northern world transform into brilliant displays of red, yellow, and orange. Every autumn,...

10.10.2025 1

Tim Philp

ASK THE MONEY LADY: Making your money last in retirement

Let’s make your money last as long as you do. I have given over 60 talks across Canada so far this year and have found the most popular talk,...

10.10.2025 1

Christine Ibbotson

Reflections: Ample instructions for a 1921 Thanksgiving feast

The Monkton Times featured a number of Thanksgiving-themed articles in its Oct. 27, 1921, edition Essential for many Thanksgiving celebrations is...

10.10.2025 1

Claire Drake

Phone companies merge, Alec wants out

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...

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For The Expositor

Historical re-enactment brings thoughts about present

The Living History Re-enactment held at Otterville was a success again this year. And a good time was had by all. The Living History Re-enactment...

09.10.2025 1

Linda Dejonghe

Family History Month help at the library

Climbing to the top of your family tree can be a challenge. Genealogical records may be spread across the country or all over the world. October is...

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