Good regional news
There was some good regional news out of North Bay this month. Ontario Northland and Metrolinx announced that 15 Metrolinx bi-level passenger coaches would be sent to the Remanufacturing and …
A teacher I’ll never forget
By Darlene Wroe I have many memories regarding learning how to write. My main memory, however, goes back to one of my teachers during my Englehart school days. Miss Pearl …
Editorial cartoon for August 14, 2019
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Our challenging times
It was a tragedy that carried on over the later half of July and into August, which gripped Canada, United States, Australia and the rest of the world. Two young …
National awards
By Steven Larocque National awards As you read this I’ll be at home, but not at work, and that counts as a vacation. Taking your holidays at The Speaker in …
Editorial cartoon from Aug. 7, 2019
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Ups and Downs
• Thumbs up to the staff and students, past and present, at École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie for the 50th reunion celebrations held over the Civic holiday weekend. If this had …
Ramblings
By Diane Johnston When I think back to the summer of 2018, I recall heat, fire and smoke. I found myself staying indoors and regretting the lost opportunities to explore. …
Editorial cartoon July 31:
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Money and votes
By Steven Larocque The Canadian federal election is in October and we’re seeing the Liberal government handing out some big money in Northeastern Ontario. This is from the “stop me …