Eric Schmiedl
Eric Schmiedl is an award-winning reporter and editor who has worked in journalism since 1989. He has a degree in English language and literature from the University of Waterloo and a journalism diploma from Kitchener's Conestoga College. He has won accolades from the Ontario Newspaper Awards, the Canadian Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. Among the people he has interviewed include former Reform party leader Preston Manning, former prime minister Paul Martin and former Canadian Labour Congress leader Bob White. Currently, he is a contributing editor to Oxford Insight, a periodic newspaper that focuses on problems faced by impoverished people. Politics, business, health, crime, courts and the environment are among the areas he has written about.
Latest Articles
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Man on Decades-Long Journey to Helping Others
Tim Gibney of Woodstock, Ontario, interviewed dozens of people with uplifting stories before launching a series of seminars aimed at boosting others.
Aug 6, 2011
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The Life of Canada's First Female Ordained Baptist Minister
Rev. Dr. Muriel Carder was ordained as a Baptist minister over six decades ago. She continues chaplaincy work to this day.
Jun 22, 2011
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Man Struggles with Mental Illness in Workplace
Many people in the workforce suffer from mental illnesses. A new study points out the problems they face.
Jun 21, 2011
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Second Chickenfoot Album Coming Forth
The rock group Chickenfoot is working on the band's second album. Fans of the group's first album are looking forward to the second offering.
Jun 17, 2011
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New Name Reflects Expanded Anti-abuse Services
The anti-abuse agency Domestic Abuse Services Oxford is getting the word out about its new name. It has served the Oxford community since 1974.
Jun 16, 2011
- Eric Schmiedl
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WERC a 'Life Saver' Employment Centre
The Women's Employment Resource Centre in Woodstock, Ontario, provides more than a wide range of services. It provides a human touch.
Jun 16, 2011
- Eric Schmiedl
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Students Hunt for Summer Work
Summer is coming and students are out looking for work. The grand opening of a student jobs centre in Woodstock, Ontario was part of the jobs process.
Jun 2, 2011
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Digital Television Leaves Woman in Lurch
A coming change in how television signals are broadcast in Canada is leaving at least woman, who lives "way below" the poverty line, behind.
May 26, 2011
- Eric Schmiedl
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Man's History an Aid in Helping Disabled People
Paul Arsenault is an advocate for people with physical and mental disabilities. He has more than a decade in that role.
May 20, 2011
- Eric Schmiedl
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Man Struggles with Prescription Drug Addiction
Prescription drug use on the streets is becoming an increasingly serious problem. One man tells his story about prescription drug addiction.
May 20, 2011
- Eric Schmiedl
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