The unfortunate thing about the structure of our services is that decisions are always based on the dollars that are available. Government guidelines, union agreements, expected annual increases in wages …

By Steven Larocque I took two calls from seniors at the start of this week. One was concerned that there isn’t a place for her and her friends to go …

As more people, and children especially, rely on virtual methods of gaining information, we might wish to think about literacy and its importance. Family Literacy Day is celebrated across Canada …

By Diane Johnston I traditionally give up on the notion of New Year’s self-improvement resolutions by noon January 1. How can I think of nutrition when I’ve got a freezer …

By Darlene Wroe   The existing Haileybury courthouse is 100 years old this year. Unless you are an employee there, it would be rare that your opportunity to walk its …

Ontario Premier Doug Ford made an announcement on January 16 promoting a new strategy to reduce wait times for surgeries and certain procedures. The carefully crafted line from the government …

  While some national leaders seem to have no respect for human life, and seem to be doing their best to distract the world with their appalling actions, an international …