Out and about
If you were on the highways or in and around Temiskaming Shores last week, you probably noticed more traffic than usual where fast food restaurants share the neighbourhood with gas …
First and second
By Steven Larocque Saturday night I thought I’d magically aged a few decades in a matter of hours. From the knuckles on my hands to the knuckles on my toes, …
Editorial cartoon June 30
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Happy Canadiens Day!
By Steven Larocque Here we are at another July 1 and the country is facing an unusual situation. The Stanley Cup playoffs are still going on. It’s been fun …
A better Canada
There are some questions being put forward about whether it is appropriate to celebrate Canada Day this year, given the ongoing efforts to identify unmarked graves at residential …
Editorial cartoon for June 23, 2021
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Ups and downs
• Thumbs up to the progress Ontarians and Canadians have made in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Once the province removed the stay-at-home order and other restrictions were eased, …
Déjà vaycay, all over again
By Diane Johnston Ah, freedom…of a sort. We can now go for a drive, and let the wind blow through our long, long, long hair. My timing was a little …
Editorial Cartoon June 16:
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Good neighbour
By Steven Larocque My neighbour John Hunt died June 3. He was a good neighbour – chiefly because he didn’t play loud, thudding music that could easily be heard …