Seventeen and counting
A report last week from the OPP that they had ticketed two people from North Bay for breaking COVID restrictions in Temiskaming Shores was notable for a couple of things. …
A pandemic pause
By Darlene Wroe My first few days at journalism school were overlayed by a big life event. One of my classmates turned out to be my future husband, and we …
Editorial cartoon for April 21, 2021 issue:
Shopping locally never more important
It is the right time to express thanks to all the business owners and managers who are working hard to keep their companies afloat and to maintain jobs for their …
Making plans
By Steven Larocque The federal government brought forward its first budget in two years on April 19 and the country – yawned? What’s a government budget but an outline of …
Editorial cartoon for April 14, 2021 issue:
Give them a D
You can be forgiven if you’re confused – lately there have been lots of people getting their COVID shots, but the virus continues to surge. The variants of concern are …
No spring in my step
By Diane Johnston Spring – that joyous season when the snow melts and reveals the signs of our pet population. It’s obvious that people love their dogs enough to take …
Editorial cartoon for April 7, 2021 issue:
A peck of dirt
An April 1 article in The Globe and Mail made a thought-provoking point. The front page article by Wency Leung stated, “You need microbial exposure.” While all this cleanliness is …