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GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Protecting evergreens in winter

It got an odd look from my neighbour a few days ago when I dragged six garden hoses from the shed. It got an odd look from my neighbour a few days...

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John Degroot

Gilberts: 71 years of Chatham Goodfellows helping families at Christmas

On Monday, Jim and I will don our winter hats and gloves and hit Chatham's streets for another year of No Child Without a Christmas. On Monday, Jim...

yesterday 2

Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Taking a breath wasn't always as easy as it is today

Take a deep breath. Hold it for a moment, let the air fill your chest, and then let it out. It is the most automatic thing you will do today. We...

yesterday 2

Tim Philp

Reflections: The holiday tradition of the mincemeat pie

In the lean years of the 1930s, some cooks created mock mince pie out of crackers, molasses, raisins, vinegar and spices This postcard from the...

yesterday 2

Betty Jo Belton

Bodkin: United Way Sarnia-Lambton fundraising campaign officials remain hopeful

The United Way’s 2025 campaign has had a slower growth week as we wait for final numbers to come in. The United Way’s 2025 campaign has had a...

yesterday 2

Pamela Bodkin

Free holiday movies, music at the library

The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes the search for festive entertainment the whole family can enjoy – without stretching the budget....

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For The Expositor

Bell discusses more inventions

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

Eric Bunnell's People: Christmas panto puts a twist on The Wizard of Oz

The Kettle Creek Players embrace the mayhem and misbehaviour of the British pantomime tradition. There’s some real funny business going on at...

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Eric Bunnell

RHODES: Chatham’s New York House building lasted over 150 years

I do not think there was ever a building in the core area that was older than the New York House and underwent as much change, some of it drastic....

previous day 4

John Rhodes

ArtCity: Telling stories about art, culture and history through public art

The City of Woodstock has a number of public art installations, including a new piece at the Bruce Flowers Sculpture Garden As a growing city...

previous day 4

Amelia Takacs

ROBINET: Keep shining, Chatham-Kent

For almost eight years I commuted to my job as a reporter/editor at The Observer in Sarnia, and throughout that time I never ceased to be amazed at...

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Karen Robinet

Two months of sappy holiday movies is too much

I apologize to all those who earn a living in producing a TV movie and all viewers who love them but I think we could do with a lot less schmaltzy...

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Linda Dejonghe

Snowfall brings memories of days gone by

I think it was a lovely sight to which I awoke on that early Sunday morning. As I stood looking out my bedroom window I was taken by the contrast...

25.11.2025 1

Linda Dejonghe

Speed cameras: Cash grabs or safety measures?

The Ontario government’s decision to ban automated speed cameras in municipalities has drawn mixed reaction, with some claiming it marks the end of...

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