I believe because of Christmas
By Darlene Wroe “I wish we could feel like this all year,” my daughter’s niece said, her cheeks glowing and eyes bright. It was Christmas and the living room of …
Editorial cartoon in the Nov. 22 issue:
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Inspired and inspiring
The grand opening of the Zack’s Crib shelter in New Liskeard will be taking place Friday, November 24. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. at the 183 …
Odds and ends
By Steven Larocque Most folks out there like music, some styles more than others of course. Jazz is one of those styles that’s admired for its musicianship and improvisational elements, …
Editorial cartoon November 15:
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The cost of living and renting
Inflation is a strange phenomenon. It’s a global concern with many countries hit much harder than we are in Canada or the United States. In the United Kingdom, …
Stuff and nonsense
By Diane Johnston If I’d been asked a couple of weeks ago if I owned a lot of stuff, I would have sanctimoniously replied, “no.” I don’t have a …
Editorial cartoon November 8
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Small towns can’t bank on banks
Temagami has received the concerning news that its only bank outlet will be closing its doors next summer. This is a story that is far too common in …
Fading memories
By Steven Larocque I’ve mentioned before in this space that my father, Walter, was a World War II veteran. He was in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. He …