Editorial cartoon in the Nov. 1 issue:
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Cheese please
The sudden announcement of the closure of the Thornloe Cheese factory and store on Highway 11 in Harley Township has taken the region by surprise. Sadness and outrage have been …
Uncle Stefan’s story
By Darlene Wroe Many men of my family in the generation previous to me participated in World War II. My father Miller Sherrard was a member of the medical corps …
Editorial cartoon in the Oct. 25 issue:
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A very small planet
While global tensions rise, we also see local concerns, and not everyone agrees on those concerns. At the same time, we see progress and steady building of our communities and …
Newspaper deliberations
By Steven Larocque The first week of October was declared National Newspaper Week and it is, admittedly, a tough time for the industry. As News Media Canada says, the declaration …
Ups and downs
Thumbs up to the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department for its new station in Haileybury. It was made possible, in part, due to the generous donation of the land …
Relatively speaking
By Diane Johnston “We have to wear pants. So do you.” That’s what popped out as I confronted a wriggling two-year-old who was enjoying the freedom of racing around …
Editorial cartoon in the Oct. 11 issue:
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Some gratitude and some gristle
The Thanksgiving weekend saw mishaps on Highway 11 ranging from an individual struck near Temagami, to a vehicle rolling over, and others having trouble negotiating slippery roads. First, there is …