Voting and listening
By Steven Larocque Tomorrow (June 2) is election day in Ontario as voters get their say on which leader and party will form the next provincial government. It hasn’t …
Calling on real advocacy
We are only a short time away from learning the makeup of our next provincial government. We will learn the number of members of parliament in each party …
Editorial cartoon May 25, 2022:
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Everyone is needed now
The provincial election is coming to its conclusion and voters are encouraged to make their stance known by participating. It has been a difficult past term with everyone thrown completely …
A crowning achievement
By Diane Johnston Mention “Queen,” and I may start humming We will…we will…rock you. But I’m more likely to picture pastel hats and sensible handbags. That Queen, unlike the late …
Victoria Day
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May is a busy month
May is a lot of things. From May 17-23 it’s Canada Road Safety Week. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association reminds both motorists and farm machinery operators to “pay attention, drive …
Discovering your family roots
by Darlene Wroe My daughter recently had her DNA done. She was delighted with the revelation of a long list of distant cousins and promptly made contact with some …
Editorial cartoon in the May 11 issue:
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Have a safe spring and summer
Spring is here and summer is now just around the corner. People are returning to their cottages and camps for another season. Backyard gatherings are also beginning and barbecues are …