Ups and Downs
Thumbs down to school strikes.Whatever the argument, whoever’s right (if anyone ever is more so than the other), there’s only one loser and that’s the student body.The current college strike is especially troublesome because you’re talking about (mostly) young adults who are spending their own money, or taking on
Editorial Cartoon
Star songs and dark roads
By Darlene WroeI am grateful for my safe and quiet space, with good people close by, and living in town where everything I need is only a short drive away.But there is a part of me that yearns for the dark spaces of the country.Sometimes as the clock hands inch
A safe place, and a proud one
At this time of year, Legion members and their pipe bands, cadets and schools, public works crews and police, and volunteers and journalists as well, are all readying for a major occasion.On November 11, communities will be out marking Remembrance Day.This year is the 100th anniversary of some major battles
Fight for the Cup
More of this
Area activities and special projects are very dependent on consistent grant funding, individual donations, and the support of volunteers in order to continue to happen.For many of these events or developments, the fact is that they were created through volunteer labour, long hours spent in organizing and contacting other participants,
Triggering a discussion
I grew up in Northern Ontario and we had rifles and shotguns in our house.Relatives in Cobalt, Haileybury, New Liskeard, Matachewan, Lorrain Valley – and most people we knew - had guns.They were used for hunting birds, rabbits, moose, sometimes deer. I don’t remember anybody hunting bear back then (the
Changing climate
When someone will listen
Every individual has something worthwhile to say about living in the area.That's why it's good to provide an opportunity for members of the public to comment on what is going on in their lives, and how it could be better, or what help they could use.The area is lucky because
How I spent my summer holidays
There are benefits to holidays after Labour Day.Foremost among them is the absence of pesky rug rats who are back in school.A September vacation also extends that summer vibe.But it’s also a melancholy time.Shortening days remind me that winter is coming. Canada geese are everywhere. I translate their honking as