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When the Ontario Temperance Act was brought into existence (September 1916) it totally banned the possession and consumption of whiskey. Beer, at...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Special winners were announced in a later edition of the Stratford Mirror In this image from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives, you can...
The rapid evolution of robotics and artificial intelligence is no longer the stuff of science fiction, it is the blueprint of our modern industrial...
Gardeners are an optimistic sort. Rather than dwell on the past, we look forward to the future. Gardeners are an optimistic sort. Rather than dwell...
One of the things mentioned in the Dec. 5, 1888 issue of the Chatham Tri-Weekly Planet was the latest movement in the U.S. to annex Canada. One of...
Owners want to create a gathering place for people who want to explore energy work and healing After the West Elgin Pharmacy vacated its longtime...
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...
A new year brings a wide range of engaging winter programs for all ages at the Brantford Public Library, with a mix of creative, educational, and...
The host of Still Standing revealed a special surprise to St. Thomas residents during his comedy routine Jonny Harris sure had some ‘splainin’ to...
I’ve been thinking a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) a lot lately, and the many ways in which this technology impacts and will continue to ...
Remember the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s? Did you ever think about 2026? Of course not, we never even thought about the 2000s. Well, here we are in 2026....
The Brant Community Healthcare System’s (BCHS) New Hospital Project represents an unprecedented investment in the health and well-being of...
The Listowel Banner offered cash prizes in a 1928 subscription contest that generated a lot of local interest As the new year begins, many people...