Ups and Downs
• Thumbs up to the justice system. Its wheels may grind slowly, as the old aphorism states, but eventually justice prevails in many, if not most, cases. Our front page …
Changing one’s mindset
By Diane Johnston Amidst the coverage of the latest UN conference on environmental hell, I caught something about lesser-known ways to reduce one’s carbon footprint. All I heard was: delete …
Editorial cartoon December 6
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Weighing the pros and cons
A council has an obligation to carry out due diligence, considering the validity of both popular and unpopular ideas. The City of Temiskaming Shores is now examining whether …
Starting from scratch
By Steven Larocque After a week off work, the thought of having to write a column upon my return Monday had me wracking my brain for a topic. I …
Editorial cartoon in the Nov. 29 issue:
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Shopping local and locally
It’s the end of November and that change in the calendar should help to focus people’s attention on the big day coming up in about four weeks time. Christmas is …
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 …
