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Jan 22, 2026
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Downtown Wiarton was eerily quiet Monday afternoon as we collectively awaited the blizzard. Photo credit: Andy Koshan

On a cold Saturday morning, a quiet exchange outside a local fabric store became a reminder of how complicated it can be to know what kind of help someone needs — and how powerful it can be to simply ask.

In a time when the city’s challenges are increasingly visible and our support systems are stretched thin, one resident’s small gesture opened up a moment of warmth, dignity, and connection.

This story from columnist Joel Pennington isn't about solving big problems. It's about what happens in the meantime, and how much that can matter.

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