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Linda Dejonghe

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Time of year for ghosts, goblins and World Series

Time of year for ghosts, goblins and World Series

For some folks, at this time of year, life has been full of witches, spider webs, ghosts, tombstones, jack-o-lanterns and Blue Jays.

30.10.2025 10

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

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 Studio...

22.10.2025 2

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Vital to always keep an open mind

Vital to always keep an open mind
22.10.2025 2

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Vital to always keep an open mind

Vital to always keep an open mind
22.10.2025 2

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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 Studio...

15.10.2025 4

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Historical re-enactment brings thoughts about present

The Living History Re-enactment held at Otterville was a success again this year.

09.10.2025 10

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DeJonghe: Fall fairs offer a trip down memory lane

07.10.2025 7

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Learning something new keeps mind sharp

Learning or sometimes relearning things is the perfect way to maintain a keen mind.

29.09.2025 2

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Changes to trash collection fail the smell test

Oxford County didn’t ask me what I thought of the latest idea for garbage collection.

23.09.2025 10

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Signs of autumn have started to appear

Fall is when we wrap ourselves in contentment, nestle in with satisfaction, warm ourselves with memories and stimulate our minds with new ideas,...

02.09.2025 2

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Online shopping makes it easy to become a hermit

I have no first-hand experience with the COVID virus so I have no personal knowledge about how the illness impacted me health wise but I still have to...

20.08.2025 5

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Gremlins must have been in the computer

12.08.2025 10

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Passivity allows racism, intolerance to flourish

It’s the passivity or apathy of the majority of us which allows sexism, racism, intolerance, anti-semitism, homophobia, etc. to flourish.

05.08.2025 10

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Technology is great if you know how to use it

I realize there are great things that come from technology. Personally, I have lived many years with only the old stuff like telephone, television,...

31.07.2025 5

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Technology is great if you know how to use it

29.07.2025 10

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Do your homework on use, storage of lithium-ion batteries

Viewpoint: Since I do not have many devices I was not aware of the dangers of lithium-ion battery.

15.07.2025 10

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Canada Day much more than flags, parades and fireworks

I think if we stop to think about it, Canada Day is much more than a barbecue, party, flag flying, parade and fireworks. It’s a reminder of where we...

07.07.2025 3

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Three cheers for organizers of Canada Day celebrations

01.07.2025 8

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Spreading the word about boil water advisories

Well OK, immoral might be too harsh a word.

18.06.2025 2

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Father's Day: There is a lot to being a father

Time, attention, acceptance, forgiveness and being present, as well as, unlimited, constant, unconditional love regardless of any and all outside...

12.06.2025 10

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Trip to west coast is one to remember

10.06.2025 10

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Norwich has full lineup of activities this summer

You do not have to drive miles away or spend a lot of money to enjoy the summer. Take a good look much closer to home.

28.05.2025 4

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Plenty to do close to home during summer holidays

27.05.2025 10

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Remembering the good old days

06.05.2025 10

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Mother's Day can be joyful, bittersweet

Many of us have lost our mom so (Mother's Day) is bittersweet. Those who have not suffered that loss, don’t always understand the feelings lasts a...

29.04.2025 9

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DeJonghe: New life is showing up everywhere

22.04.2025 8

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Column: Finally, a voice of reason

Sometimes in these difficult, unsettling times what we need is a voice of reason.

15.04.2025 4

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Unconditional love and respect: Special bond with grandson

Twenty-eight years ago I wrote a whole column on becoming a gramma. It’s a long time ago but I remember every detail.

09.04.2025 3

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Sounds of nature perfect way to greet the day

01.04.2025 10

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Sounds of nature perfect way to greet the day

01.04.2025 2

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Being a stripper just part of the job in tobacco country

There are a lot of statistical demographics that goes into how we express ourselves.

25.03.2025 7

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DeJonghe: Despite several snafus at least the sun was shining

The sun shining in my bedroom window and the squirrels scrambling across the roof woke me on a beautiful Friday.

18.03.2025 10

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Voting is a right and privilege

At the time of writing we had not yet had the election.

04.03.2025 6

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Will you change your diet if tariffs imposed?

01.03.2025 10

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Column: Change for the better or worse?

Change can be either great or not.

01.03.2025 9

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Time to acknowledge our history in general

As we celebrate Black History Month honouring the impact made by people of African descent we also need to acknowledge our history in general.

12.02.2025 3

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We are not immune to what goes on nationally or globally

30.01.2025 10

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DeJonghe: Hardships are a test to see what we are made of

We have to deal with many challenges during our life.

09.01.2025 9

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Those in charge need to resolve to fix society's woes

For better or worse? Better is a worthy ideal but often when one segment of society gains another loses. Who knows what the New Year will bring....

06.01.2025 6

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Hope New Year is filled with opportunity, possibilities and promise

As we recuperate from, what I hope, was a very special Christmas season filled with love, joy, lots of laughter, hugs, good food, family and...

26.12.2024 6

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Some Christmas wishes for all

No disagreements, arguments, no fisticuffs and no brawls. It is possible to put 40 or so people, aged from seven months to 80 something, who have...

17.12.2024 5

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Money well spent on fire services

While sitting in our safe, secure homes, sipping a drink, nibbling on snacks, wearing our snuggly sweaters and fuzzy slippers it is easy to...

10.12.2024 6

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Simple act can have a big impact

Have you done all you can? I have, in an attempt to do some decorating and a festive touch to my kitchen, bought a runner. It’s lovely with a red...

04.12.2024 7

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Christmas celebrations are already here

Only one month to go and we are already celebrating all things Christmas. Have you started, yet? Menu planned? Lists made with even some gifts...

28.11.2024 4

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One of those days becomes one of those weeks

We have all had one of those days when everything that could go wrong does. I had a day like that a while back except it lasted a whole week. I...

19.11.2024 5

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It's too early for holiday hype

It’s way too soon. I am not yet ready to get hyped up about Christmas. We should slow down and thoroughly work through each event as it comes. I am...

12.11.2024 3

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We need to count our blessings

Most of us don’t realize how blessed we are. There are those at the top of the pecking order who have everything – money, control, status, things –...

05.11.2024 5

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Halloween? Bah, humbug

I have said many times how much I dislike the whole Halloween thing. When I was a kid, living in LaSalette we dressed up in whatever Mom had hiding...

29.10.2024 4

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What kind of a society do you want?

I looked up, in several different modern dictionaries, some new and old words on which, I think, we should reflect. Patriarchy: A social...

22.10.2024 3

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Take some time to decompress

It’s a busy time of year. With fall cleaning, yardwork, Thanksgiving celebrations, Halloween preparations and even starting to think about...

15.10.2024 4

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