By Darlene Wroe   As this column is being written, December has dawned and another Christmas approaches. As I was thinking about Christmas, I was remembering the days of long …

    The Speaker has always encouraged people to shop local. That’s partly self-interest, of course. We’re a business and we need your support, just like all the other local …

The December season, which means rushing and wishes, family and friends, lights and parties, now is here. However people can find ways to enjoy themselves, while being safe and kind, …

By Steven Larocque Do you remember that time the Canadian women’s national hockey team said the U.S. squad had trampled on the Canadian flag in their locker room prior to …

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 …

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 …