Editorial cartoon in the Nov. 23 issue:
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Wayne Green – Hall of Famer
The Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) recently held an official induction ceremony to its Hall of Fame with special relevance to The Speaker and its readers. Wayne Green was one …
Changing by degrees
By Diane Johnston A touch of fever, a sprinkling of congestion, and a generous topping of coughing. I’ve been sick, but who hasn’t? Despite masks, hand-washing, crowd avoidance, and jab …
Editorial cartoon in the Nov. 16 issue:
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History and diversity
Village Noël will be back this year in New Liskeard running November 24 to 26. It’s a bit different this year. Instead of taking over the downtown, organizers have centralized …
A not so novel way to pass winter
By Darlene Wroe As winter approaches, we will be reviewing our book collections, ordering new books, and prowling library shelves to find adventure and knowledge tucked between pages there. *** …
Odds and ends and questions
By Steven Larocque It seems like a long time since yours truly has graced (darkened?) this space and there are so many things to touch upon and ask about. …
Remembrance and introspection
The year 2022 has been a dispiriting one. Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine has shown the wide range of actions humans are capable of – from cruelty to …
The threads of Temiskaming
By Darlene Wroe The region is fairly well known for its geographic features. Just like the landscape, humans have also contributed to the essence of Northeastern Ontario. Over the …
All for the children
Well, at least the children had Halloween this fall. They’ll have to hold onto that memory as one of their best of the season because the adults are …