On the other side
We will be voting in municipal elections in October. We may be going to vote in a provincial election this spring. And right now, across the border, our Quebec neighbours are in the midst of a provincial election campaign with voting day April 7.While it may be true that on
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Breaking the ice
Like most Northerners, it’s been some time since I’ve seen a natural body of water. I have heard it said that there is as much as four feet of ice out on Lake Temiskaming. We need one of those icebreakers to come along and break it up, and even better,
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Afghanistan
After 12 years Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan is officially over.Last week, with little fanfare, the last remaining Canadian soldiers, left that country.Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, some say, reshaped our armed forces.Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, some say, redefined us as a country.We note Canadian troops were in combat roles in
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Grief and the approach of spring
I hate to start a column off on the negative, but I do believe this is the time of year that I hate the most.Many people are exhausted by the long winter, the lack of sunshine, the battle against the winter, the snow-shovelling, the cold homes, the high bills, the
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Marking the end of our mission in Afghanistan
Dear Editor:Canada’s flag was lowered in Kabul this month, drawing Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan to a close as our troops began their final journey home.All Canadians extend our appreciation and thanks to the brave women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces and the RMCP, as well
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Healthcare system, heal thyself
The Temiskaming area has been greatly impacted by the sudden death of one area doctor and the retirement of another.Across the region and extending into Quebec, people have been left without doctors. Some of those people are extremely unwell.The frustration and deep concern that arises from this situation is not
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The lynx, the moose, and us
[caption id="attachment_1022" align="alignleft" width="200"] Speaker Reporter Darlene Wroe[/caption]The lynx is a beautiful animal. Its majestically confident stride is mesmerizing to watch from a safe distance.Growing up in the country east of the little
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The missing line
Dear Editor:Thank you for publishing my letter about wedding ceremonies (March 5 Speaker, page 5a, “A church wedding”). One line in the original got left out in the newspaper. I’m bringing this to your attention because it seriously affects the meaning. The two sentences affected should have read:If you are
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Traffic on Hwy. 11
Dear Editor:City councilors were told that the traffic volumes fall short of the criteria reclassification of Highway 11 between North Bay and Cochrane.On a mild Saturday in February, my husband and I sat in our living room facing Highway 11 north and southbound.Believe it or not, we counted 141 transports
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Children, books, and libraries
Children love books. From the time they are able to grasp a page and see a picture, they are fascinated by the images, colours and rhythms of words available for them. Books may be the basis of some of their earliest memories.Add to that the presence of a parent or
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