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Gilberts: Early Kent Bridge had distillery, foundry, ferry service and post office

The village of Kent Bridge had distillery, foundry, ferry service and post office in its early days.

26.06.2026 3

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Cultivating success in Elgin County

Cultivating success in Elgin County

An engaging program by renowned musician and speaker Peter Katz served as inspiration for a greater sense of community

26.06.2026 10

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Larry Schneider

The rise of wearable technology

By shifting from a screen-centric model to an ambient one, technology is moving from something we use to something we wear.

25.06.2026 3

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Tim Philp

Reflections: Perth County's 1997 'Royal Mania'

Throngs of spectators gathered in Stratford to watch Queen Elizabeth II mark the success of the Stratford Festival Theatre Renewal Project

25.06.2026 4

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Megan Lockhart

Eric Bunnell's People: Pinafore Park reunion could be Canada's oldest annual picnic

Eric Bunnell's People: Pinafore Park reunion could be Canada's oldest annual picnic

The Baker family has gathered yearly on the third Saturday of June since thie family first reunion in 1898

25.06.2026 5

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Eric Bunnell

Wallaceburg Arts: The role of the conductor

Wallaceburg Arts: The role of the conductor

A conductor does much more than wave a baton at a group of musicians

25.06.2026 2

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David Gough

Summer reading programs return to the library

Summer reading programs return to the library

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25.06.2026 20

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Bell delays writing to wait for advice

In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us...

25.06.2026 10

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Summer concerts scheduled in the region

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Summer concerts scheduled in the region

Well, it appears summer has finally decided to pay us a visit.

23.06.2026 10

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Dan White

A change for the good is not always the case

A change for the good is not always the case

It is hard for many of us to accept change.

21.06.2026 20

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Linda Dejonghe

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Soil’s job in keeping plant and animal life alive

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Soil’s job in keeping plant and animal life alive

Ask a 10-year-old what it is that plants need to grow, and they will reply with sunshine and water. Correct.

19.06.2026 6

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John Degroot

Eric Bunnell's People: Serving up community at Porter Hall

Volunteers continue their community outreach dinners from St. Thomas Anglican's parish hall

19.06.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell

Ups and downs of working in detox facility

Going through old pocket calendars and notes made at the time, I’m reminded of dozens of stories collected during 25 years working frontline detox...

19.06.2026 20

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Gord Christmas

Breathing new life into Grand River

The early morning hours are often a desperate struggle for survival (for the Grand River). To understand why, we have to look at something invisible...

18.06.2026 20

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Tim Philp

Reflections: The history of lawn bowling in Perth County

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18.06.2026 8

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Claire Drake

Gilberts: A look at pioneer days on the Thames River

This week, we continue our series on Kentiana, the book published by the Kent Historical Society in 1939.

18.06.2026 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Enjoy audiobooks from the library all summer long

June is Audiobook Month, making it the perfect time to discover the thousands of audiobooks available for free through the Brantford Public Library....

18.06.2026 10

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Food for Thought: El Niño and La Niña impact weather differently

Every so many years, we hear about El Niño and La Niña and how these systems affect weather in North America, even in Southwestern Ontario.

17.06.2026 10

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Kim Cooper

Gilberts: Pete McGarvey was a real Canadian hero

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16.06.2026 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

WALLACEBURG ARTS: Members of three concert bands coming together in 2027

Over the past several weeks, I have been writing about three community concert bands and the event that will bring them together on June 9, 2027, for...

12.06.2026 10

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Dan White

Learning to speak to an artificial intelligence

11.06.2026 20

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Tim Philp

Eric Bunnell's People: Chamber set to host the Love Local Block Party

11.06.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell

Reflections: How a Stratford shoemaker saved the show

Sid Mansz helped with the emergency repairs of dozens of shoes needed for a 1955 touring performance of Macbeth

11.06.2026 7

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Betty Jo Belton

Explore National Indigenous History Month at the library

11.06.2026 20

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Melville expresses impatience

11.06.2026 20

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GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Dealing with box tree moths and boxwood psyllids

Most home landscapes have at least a few boxwood plants.

09.06.2026 20

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John Degroot

Reflections: May Day celebrations at the Stratford Normal School

The crowning of the May Queen was among the highlights of the annual celebration

08.06.2026 10

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Cindy J. Sinko

Helping seniors live with dignity and in comfort

The Oxford Age Friendly Strategy is promoting and working toward providing a community where we can live with dignity and in comfort with the help of...

08.06.2026 20

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Linda Dejonghe

Gilberts: U.S. Civil War had spin-off benefits for Chatham-Kent

I have finally started to go through our local history files and begin to reorganize them.

05.06.2026 10

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Eric Bunnell's People: Fun - and a Ferris wheel - at St. Anne's Community Festival

The popular community festival returns with one of its signature attractions

04.06.2026 10

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Eric Bunnell

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Planting summer vegetable seeds

Too many gardeners have told me that their veggies aren’t growing yet.

04.06.2026 20

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John Degroot

Melville demands answers from Alex

In our world of electronic communication, one wonders what evidence of daily life will remain for future generations. Modern technology keeps us...

04.06.2026 20

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Pride Month program and picks featured at the library

As Pride Month begins, the Brantford Public Library is inviting the community to discover a wide range of 2SLGBTQIA books, digital magazines, and...

04.06.2026 20

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GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Using thrillers, fillers and spillers in containers

For the tried, tested and true, the solution to an empty urn is three or four geraniums with a spike in the centre.

29.05.2026 20

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John Degroot

Gilberts: War Museum's Close to Conflict includes Buxton perspective

This week I want to talk about an exhibit that is opening Friday at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

29.05.2026 20

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Mabel plans to host Duke of Argyll

28.05.2026 30

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Adults invited to get creative at the library this summer

As summer arrives in Brantford, the Brantford Public Library is inviting adults to get creative, learn new skills, and connect with others through a...

28.05.2026 30

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: The music room was a place where I belonged

27.05.2026 10

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Dan White

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Using thrillers, fillers and spillers in containers

26.05.2026 10

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John Degroot

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Peonies can be passed through generations

Everybody’s grandmother grew peonies.

22.05.2026 20

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John Degroot

Gilberts: Another look at the birth of Chatham

22.05.2026 10

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert

Inside BCHS: Indigenous inspired patient meals developed through community collaboration

Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) believes that inclusive patient care extends beyond clinical treatment to recognize the important role that...

22.05.2026 10

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The illusion of blue

The arrival of warmer weather brings a burst of activity to our local habitats. Among the most striking sights is the sudden, electric flash of a blue...

22.05.2026 10

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Tim Philp

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Peonies can be passed through generations

Everybody’s grandmother grew peonies.

21.05.2026 20

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John Degroot

GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Winning annuals for containers

Queen Victoria must have been a wicked gardener.

21.05.2026 30

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John Degroot

Eric Bunnell's People: 'Opening up to people from away'

St. Joe's students set to share the story -- and the message -- of Come From Away

21.05.2026 20

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Eric Bunnell

Mabel's grandfather sells home

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...

21.05.2026 40

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Library launches exciting spring and summer programs for kids and families

Families looking for free, fun, and educational activities this summer will find plenty to enjoy at both library during the spring and summer.

21.05.2026 30

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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Music can be a family affair

Over the several years that I’ve had the privilege to pen this column, I’ve mentioned some of my greatest musical experiences from both a...

20.05.2026 30

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Dave Babbitt

Gilberts: A very brief sketch of Chatham's birth

We have reached Chapter 8 in our occasional series from this book put out by the Kent Historical Society in 1939.

15.05.2026 30

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Jim And Lisa Gilbert