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Celebrate Pride Month with the library’s vibrant collection

As Pride Month begins, the Brantford Public Library invites everyone to explore its rich selection of 2SLGBTQIA books and digital content,...

yesterday 9

Sarnia Observer

For The Expositor

Alec writes anxious letter to 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...

yesterday 7

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Eric Bunnell's People: A focus on family fun at St. Anne's Community Festival

Once on the brink of cancellation, new volunteers breathe new life in the long-running community event A community refused to let the St. Anne’s...

yesterday 8

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Eric Bunnell

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Finding a boxwood alternative

The boxwood battle has begun.   Here in Sarnia-Lambton we’ve dodged the bullet for a few years, but it is now confirmed that boxwood is in...

yesterday 1

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John Degroot

ASK THE MONEY LADY: Afraid you’ll be laid off? Here’s what to do

Dear Money Lady, I think my company is going to lay me off soon. I was wondering if you had any advice. Mike.   Hello Mike, this is a good...

yesterday 1

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Christine Ibbotson

ROBINET: All in for Dresden

yesterday 1

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Karen Robinet

RHODES: An old-fashioned grocery store

“People must eat.”

yesterday 1

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John Rhodes

Mahon: Get tough on crime? Who and where are the criminals?

Politicians of many colours and levels frequently like to toss an old favourite into the election promise mix. They promise to get tough on crime....

previous day 4

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Paul Mahon

Wallaceburg Arts: Understanding vibrato

This advanced musical technique is often misused by amateur musicians by amateur musicians Regardless of my column topic, it is never my intent to...

previous day 4

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Dave Babbitt

Column: Falling Leafs bring back memories of dad's time in war

My son and I just watched the Toronto Maple Leaf’s die a horrible death, again. My son and I just watched the Toronto Maple Leaf’s die a horrible...

previous day 5

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Gord Christmas

Wallaceburg airport, lumber yards, wooden ships and German POWs

Drive north up Forhan Street in Wallaceburg. Just after you cross the Stewart Line, look west.   You could never know it now, but that farmer’s...

tuesday 5

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John Martinello

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Gazania’s vibrant blooms attract butterflies

Someday, someday, we will put away our sweaters and jackets and put on our shorts and flip-flops. Someday, someday, we will put away our sweaters...

30.05.2025 1

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John Degroot

Gilberts: The conditions of early surveying tough

Let's talk about the job of surveying. Let’s talk about the job of surveying. If you were going to be a surveyor, you are not afraid of getting wet...

30.05.2025 5

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Eric Bunnell's People: The tallest building in St. Thomas

The Highlands is expected to be welcoming its very first residents in early August At 14 storeys, it now is the tallest building in St. Thomas. And...

29.05.2025 8

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Eric Bunnell

Telephone patent battle looming

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...

29.05.2025 6

Sarnia Observer

For The Expositor

Spring and summer children’s programs at the library

This summer, the library is rolling out an exciting lineup of free programs for children and families, designed to spark creativity, inspire...

29.05.2025 4

Sarnia Observer

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