May 10, 2025

Schools an integral part of community

BY MEGHAN WEATHERALL Even after all the protest, Chesley still may lose its high school. At the end of the 2016-17 school year, residents may have to say goodbye to the school, which is located north of Walkerton and Hanover. The Blue Water District School Board listened to the public’s concerns and looked at the logistics of keeping the high school running, but maintained closing the school would be the … Continued

Tax talk opens my eyes

BY BRANDY FULTON I turned 20 at the beginning of this month. I have been living an hour and a half away from home for two years now, and I am pretty self-sufficient when it comes to getting to school and work, spending wisely and understanding basic life skills. However, a couple of days after my birthday, my parents decided they wanted to have the ever so dreadful and painfully … Continued

New app puts college on grid

BY JUSTIN FORD Ever wonder how you can meet and connect with fellow students on campus? Well, there’s an app for that. No, it’s not Tinder. It’s called Campusgrids. It’s an app created by students, for students. It allows students to engage with their classmates and connect with other students on campus. The free app was originally released earlier in the year in Ottawa, but is now ready for launch … Continued