One for one
By Steven Larocque Last week America got rid of Donald Trump and Canada got rid of Julie Payette. Thankfully it wasn’t a trade between the two countries. The two individuals …
Editorial cartoon January 20:
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Lockdown in reel time
By Diane Johnston Just after Christmas, a friend emailed me a link to a contest that she figured would suit me to a tee. Contestants are invited to apply to …
Good and bad
There’s good news on the local vaccine front. Dr. Glenn Corneil, the district’s acting medical officer of health and CEO of the Timiskaming Health Unit, told The Speaker …
Editorial cartoon for January 13, 2021 issue:
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Opportunities in spite of challenges
We are in a time that is shifting and, while there is significant disruption, challenge and also loss, there are also opportunities that are being shown. While the lockdowns in …
Looking ahead to 2021
By Gordon Brock As we embark on 2021, so many of us are saying, “The year 2020 couldn’t end soon enough. The year 2021 has to be better.” Many experts …
Editorial cartoon for January 6, 2021 issue:
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And we’re off
The Speaker hopes everyone had a great holiday season, one that, for many people, was certainly different. It’s a symbolic time of the year when people resolve to do better …
Winter wandering
By Darlene Wroe A new year and a new adventure have begun. Who knows what the year will bring, but we have a chance to work toward our goals and …