By Steven Larocque Speaker Editor That truly horrible crash in Saskatchewan April 6 made many people realize how lucky we all are that this is such a rare occurrence.Starting out in this job back in the mid-90s I went on a few road trips with the New Liskeard Cubs of the Great

Thumbs down to dog owners who don’t tie-up their animals.There was an incident in Cobalt on Easter weekend where a person out for a stroll suddenly had a menacing dog run at them snarling and bearing its teeth. The walker had to kick out her leg to discourage the

By Gordon BrockThe passing on Saturday, March 24, of Wayne Green in a Perth Hospital at the age of 84 marks a time of reflection for not only those who knew him personally but for the Canadian journalism industry in general. It is also a moment to pause for those

The most practical, elemental way we as Canadians can take part in our democracy is to vote.Whatever your state of mind when you cast a ballot - you can vote for a person, vote against a party, vote for an idea, vote against a proposal – the way to ensure

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter A column is generally a personal opinion with which people may or may not agree. They do not have to agree. The column is headed by the writer's name and picture to make clear the fact that it is not the official stance of the newspaper, as would

There's something about the times in which we find ourselves that is causing people to be less curious about large questions and serious issues.For that reason, as the school year winds down with its final semester, it is very important to send out a big thank you to educators for

Steve Larocque Speaker Editor If you want to scare people, forget Halloween masks, the fake blood and gore, the jumping out from dark places and yelling boo.Try coughing uncontrollably. From deep within your chest. With more than a soupçon of mucous.That scares people. A crowd will part upon your arrival. Coworkers will