Don’t forget the small players in the news business
By Dave Adsett As the second-generation owner of a community newspaper in Ontario, I care deeply about the future of local news in Canada. Local newspapers in communities …
Editorial cartoon in the July 10 issue:
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Helping our four-legged friends
It’s very encouraging that people far and wide will put their hearts into helping lost and stray animals find their homes, or find new homes. This kind of compassion is …
Taking flight
By Darlene Wroe We are now at the end of one of the most annoying tent caterpillar infestations in memory. The little creepy-crawlies have now gone into moth form, and …
Editorial cartoon July 3
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From Mary to Kristen
By Gordon Brock The news that Temiskaming Shores native Kristen Siermachesky will be part of the rowing team representing Canada at the July 26 Olympic games in Paris is …
Friendship is the greatest draw
Barry Phippen, who chaired the Rockin’ On Canada Day Event June 29 and 30, said that nature always wins when it comes to the weather it’s going to …
Editorial cartoon June 26
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The purpose of a good adventure
By Darlene Wroe As I write this it is the first full day of summer. The tent caterpillars have enjoyed our selection of trees. Driving north from Guigues, Quebec, …
Happy Canada Day
As the cartoon above this space reminds us, the Stanley Cup did not make a triumphant return to Canada this year. The Edmonton Oilers made a surprising (to …
