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The symphony of Earth and the moon

The symphony of Earth and the moon

'We often think of the moon as a lonely, dead rock in the sky. In reality, it is the silent conductor of Earth’s biological symphony'

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Tim Philp

Reflections: Walter Knox and Perth County's sport legacy

Reflections: Walter Knox and Perth County's sport legacy

The Listowel native earned approximately 400 first-place finishes during his track and field career

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Cindy J. Sinko

The Businesses of West Elgin: Conway Automotive Repair

The Businesses of West Elgin: Conway Automotive Repair

The history of the popular repair shop stretches back more than a century

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Larry Schneider

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Putting ferns frond and centre

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Putting ferns frond and centre

The many varieties of fern have become staples of shade gardens across Ontario

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John Degroot

Gilberts: Summer Ghost Walks of Chatham-Kent are back for 2026

Gilberts: Summer Ghost Walks of Chatham-Kent are back for 2026

Get ready for eye-popping, mind-blowing, heart pounding, toe-curling suspense!

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Sarnia Observer

Jim And Lisa Gilbert

COLUMN: A stake in the ground – at last

COLUMN: A stake in the ground – at last

After decades, Stratford city council has finally committed to the first phase of its ambitious community hub project

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John Kastner

Eric Bunnell's People: Returning St. Anne's festival focuses on family fun

Eric Bunnell's People: Returning St. Anne's festival focuses on family fun

Also, the closure of AVSS comes on the eve of celebrations planned for the school’s 100th anniversary.

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Eric Bunnell

Wallaceburg Arts: Fostering a life-long connection to music

Wallaceburg Arts: Fostering a life-long connection to music

Events like the recent Music Monday reinforce the importance of a music education

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Sarnia Observer

Dan White

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with stories, film and culture at the library

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with stories, film and culture at the library

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For The Expositor

Mabel settles in for summer

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

Residents have right to complain, but at what cost?

Residents have right to complain, but at what cost?

Every municipality in Ontario must deal with complaints from residents, and at least one has taken it to the extreme.

05.05.2026 20

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Mike Jiggens

Opinion: Hard to know what is the truth anymore

Opinion: Hard to know what is the truth anymore

I don’t believe there is such a thing as my truth and your truth, it’s just truth, based in reality and fact or it’s not.

05.05.2026 20

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Linda Dejonghe

WALLACEBURG ARTS: WDSS drama club advances to provincial competition

WALLACEBURG ARTS: WDSS drama club advances to provincial competition

Two columns ago I wrote about the cost of winning and related it to the Wallaceburg District secondary school drama students, whose production of The...

01.05.2026 10

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Dave Babbitt

Reflections: A look at laundries from a century ago

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01.05.2026 10

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Megan Lockhart

​​Boom: The challenge of supersonic flight​

​​Boom: The challenge of supersonic flight​

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01.05.2026 10

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Tim Philp

Gilberts: A staycation idea in Thamesville

A couple of weeks ago I gave you some disaster-themed places to go in the area, as a sort of “disaster staycation” tour.

01.05.2026 10

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Creating a low-maintenance garden

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Creating a low-maintenance garden

“I want a zero-maintenance garden.”

30.04.2026 10

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John Degroot

Eric Bunnell's People: Adding leaves to the Tree of Life

Eric Bunnell's People: Adding leaves to the Tree of Life

St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital recognizes “the generous gift of organ and tissue donation"

30.04.2026 20

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Eric Bunnell

Digital arms race is well underway

The cybersecurity world is undergoing a seismic shift thanks to a new artificial intelligence model known as Mythos

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Tim Philp

Gilberts: Prairie Siding ferry operator Alex Reaume was a legend

24.04.2026 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

A Scribe’s Musings: Characters come to life in West Elgin Dramatics Society’s ‘Streetcar’

24.04.2026 20

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Larry Schneider

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Mulch choice is preference over function

24.04.2026 20

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John Degroot

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Mulch choice is preference over function

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John Degroot

Library brings books and more right to your door

For many residents, a trip to the library is a routine part of daily life. For others, however, health concerns or mobility challenges can make that...

23.04.2026 20

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For The Expositor

Mabel writes to Eliza about Elsie's baby 'struggles'

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...

23.04.2026 20

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For The Expositor

Food for Thought: Seed germination start of crop growth process

Spring planting season is an amazing aspect of farming

22.04.2026 9

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Kim Cooper

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Should Lambton-Kent have a specialized arts high school?

Some days I dare myself to dream.

22.04.2026 10

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Dave Babbitt

Reflections: Perth County connections to the Titanic's sinking

The president of the Grand Trunk Railway was among the victims of the infamous disaster

20.04.2026 10

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Betty Jo Belton

What jobs are at risk due to AI?

By mid-2026, the digital tide has transitioned from lapping at the shores of the labor market to reshaping the very topography of the professional...

17.04.2026 10

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Tim Philp

A Scribe’s Musings: Volunteers read to Aldborough students

Dozens of Aldborough public school students in kindergarten through Grade 2 enjoyed 10 stories read animatedly to them by librarians and guest readers...

17.04.2026 20

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Larry Schneider

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Grass seed explained

It is time to look after a few weak or dead patches of grass.

17.04.2026 20

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John Degroot

Gilberts: More disaster staycation day trip suggestions

Last week, I told you about a few places you might like to visit as part of a disaster staycation, to help save gas money.

17.04.2026 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Grass seed explained

It is time to look after a few weak or dead patches of grass. Do you know which grass seed to select that will grow best in your yard and blend with...

16.04.2026 20

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John Degroot

Boost your skills for free with LinkedIn Learning at the library

Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, learn new technologies, or improve personal productivity, the Brantford Public Library offers an...

16.04.2026 20

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For The Expositor

Mabel describes trip to Boston

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...

16.04.2026 20

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For The Expositor

Speed can kill, so we need better enforcement

There isn’t anyone who doesn’t complain about the speed of traffic.

14.04.2026 20

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Linda Dejonghe

Gilberts: The disaster staycation tour a suggested day trip in area

On Easter Monday, Jim suggested that we take a drive and his suggested destination was a place we have been to a few times before.

10.04.2026 10

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Topsoil and grass seed blend can repair damaged lawns

Snow plough damage at the road. Grub damage. Mice or rodent trails. Fungus. A layer of leaves that smother the turf. Cavities caused by fallen limbs....

09.04.2026 10

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John Degroot

Mabel writes about travels

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...

09.04.2026 30

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For The Expositor

Library helps you get growing

Calling all green thumbs – spring has arrived, and gardening season is just around the corner.

09.04.2026 30

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For The Expositor

Opinion: Potholes trump policy as Norfolk taps surplus for road repairs

Pressing pothole fixes prompt Norfolk council to set aside its own budget-surplus policy

07.04.2026 20

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Mike Jiggens

Reduce, reuse, repurpose — and rethink what we throw away

Reduce, recycle, reuse.

07.04.2026 20

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Linda Dejonghe

Reflections: Armenian orphans settled in Perth County more than a century ago

The Armenian Relief Association of Canada helped relocate the young survivors of the genocide

06.04.2026 10

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Megan Lockhart

Gilberts: A great baseball story you’ve probably never heard of

03.04.2026 30

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Why does grass turn brown?

Gardening columnist John DeGroot says brown grass in Southwestern Ontario is common for this time of year.

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John Degroot

Inside BCHS: The moments that matter, honouring volunteers

At Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), is a time to recognize a group of individuals who help shape the...

03.04.2026 30

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For The Expositor

The Businesses of West Elgin: West Lorne Leaf

West Lorne Leaf is a recently opened (Dec. 8) business at 238 Graham Rd. in West Lorne, in the location occupied for many years by PJ’s Pizza.

02.04.2026 20

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Larry Schneider

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Why does grass turn brown?

Please don’t drive past my house and take notice of the grass. It looks awful.

02.04.2026 20

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John Degroot

WESS school parent council quiz night raises nearly $7,000

How many bones are there in the human body? What is the longest river in Africa? What country has a thousand lakes? What TV show is this theme song...

02.04.2026 20

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Larry Schneider

A Scribe’s Musings: Shovels in the ground for new Rodney playground

Ahead of schedule, a crew of diggers arrived at the Rodney Park March 30, and began to fence off an area adjacent to the Rodney Pool.

02.04.2026 30

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Larry Schneider