Plus ça change…
It’s difficult to know whether we should be in a celebratory or concerned mood these days. It’s possible to be in both at the same time considering the pandemic’s stubborn …
New age décor
By Diane Johnston I’ve worn bifocals for years, and my high heels are dusty – I don’t think they’ve been out of the house since my nephew’s wedding four years …
Editorial cartoon in the Nov. 10 issue
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What they would say
November 11 is Remembrance Day and it is a time to pause and consider the sacrifice of thousands of Canadians who gave their lives for this country and for other …
Battles old and new
By Steven Larocque After dropping by a few stores over the weekend I must say I’m disappointed in the number of people not wearing poppies. Perhaps it’s just another casualty …
Editorial Cartoon November 3:
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Remembering together
By Darlene Wroe My siblings and I were ecstatic last week when our aunt and uncle from British Columbia made a trip to the homestead while visiting Ontario. While …
Sports and safety
The hockey world, and much of Canada, was shocked and saddened to hear the story last week of hockey player Kyle Beach. Beach was just 20 and trying …
Editorial cartoon in the Oct. 27 issue:
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Striding into a new season
As autumn winds down and winter can be heard whistling softly as it approaches from the north, it is time for us to prepare for the season ahead. While we …