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GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Tree bark takes on different forms, colours, textures

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Tree bark takes on different forms, colours, textures

When we think of bark on a tree, we tend to compare it to the skin of a human. When we think of bark on a tree, we tend to compare it to the skin of...

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John Degroot

Gilberts: Many Baldoon settlers played role in founding Wallaceburg

Gilberts: Many Baldoon settlers played role in founding Wallaceburg

We continue our series on the book Kentiana with Chapter 7, Beginning of Settlement on the Sydenham, by Victor Lauriston. Almost a year ago, we...

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

The Businesses of West Elgin: Tranquil Earth Studio

The Businesses of West Elgin: Tranquil Earth Studio

Providing natural bath, body and home cleaning supplies in West Lorne There’s an increasing number of new businesses in our area that have hooked...

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Larry Schneider

Mahon: The only category we don't count in GDP calculations

Mahon: The only category we don't count in GDP calculations

It is all an educated guess with a huge pablum-smeared omission Statistics Canada is responsible for estimating Canada’s Gross Domestic Product...

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Paul Mahon

Reflections: 1926 furniture show reflected Stratford's status as top manufacturer

Reflections: 1926 furniture show reflected Stratford's status as top manufacturer

Stratford companies began hosting these open houses in the early 20th century Stratford was once well-known as one of Canada’s key furniture...

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Cindy J. Sinko

Deep fakes - How do we know what is real?

Deep fakes - How do we know what is real?

Imagine it’s two days before a crucial local election. You’re scrolling through your feed and stop on a video of a candidate you were leaning...

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Tim Philp

Thrills, suspense and romance: The library’s top fiction checkouts of 2025

Thrills, suspense and romance: The library’s top fiction checkouts of 2025

Brantford Public Library readers clearly have a taste for edge-of-your-seat stories. Thriller and suspense novels dominated the Top-10 fiction...

thursday 10

Sarnia Observer

For The Expositor

Eric Bunnell's People: St. Thomas-Elgin Food Bank sets unwelcome record

Eric Bunnell's People: St. Thomas-Elgin Food Bank sets unwelcome record

The local charity hit a record number of 26,278 mouths fed in 2025 A new year – and a new record. For a third straight year, as the high cost of...

thursday 10

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Eric Bunnell

Alec frustrated with telephone patent suits

Alec frustrated with telephone patent suits

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...

thursday 10

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For The Expositor

RHODES: Montreal House became place to buy beer in 1930s

RHODES: Montreal House became place to buy beer in 1930s

When the Ontario Temperance Act was brought into existence (September 1916) it totally banned the possession and consumption of whiskey.   Beer, at...

14.01.2026 2

Sarnia Observer

John Rhodes

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Tree bark takes on different colours, textures

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Tree bark takes on different colours, textures

When we think of bark on a tree, we tend to compare it to the skin of a human.   Take a close look at both and you will find the similarities...

13.01.2026 9

Sarnia Observer

John Degroot

LEGAL RIGHTS BULLETIN: When a landlord or purchaser requires the rental unit

LEGAL RIGHTS BULLETIN: When a landlord or purchaser requires the rental unit

Mary has been renting a house for the last 10 years.   Because of the rise in housing prices, Mary’s landlord told her he is selling the house and...

13.01.2026 9

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Guest Column

Polar bear dip not on the bucket list

Polar bear dip not on the bucket list

Column: Among the stories I enjoy reading the second day of a new year is the coverage of the various New Year’s Day polar bear dips in Canada,...

13.01.2026 9

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Mike Jiggens

ROBINET: I hate to be cynical, but…

ROBINET: I hate to be cynical, but…

I can’t help but wonder if council had not voted to proceed with the community hub project, whether we would be relocating Fire Station 1 from its...

13.01.2026 20

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Karen Robinet

WALLACEBURG ARTS: When many voices act as one

WALLACEBURG ARTS: When many voices act as one

A couple of times in past columns, I’ve focused in on the human voice which I will go to my grave believing is the most difficult musical...

13.01.2026 20

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Dave Babbitt

ASK THE MONEY LADY: Why not adopt the new ‘soft-life’ culture in 2026?

ASK THE MONEY LADY: Why not adopt the new ‘soft-life’ culture in 2026?

The hustle culture is something my demographic (ages 50 to 65) and our parents have been used to all our lives.   Living by the motto that...

12.01.2026 10

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Christine Ibbotson

Reflections: 1926 poultry show featured 'fine-feathered' fowl

Reflections: 1926 poultry show featured 'fine-feathered' fowl

Special winners were announced in a later edition of the Stratford Mirror In this image from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives, you can...

09.01.2026 1

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Megan Lockhart