In praise of Opémican
By Diane Johnston It’s fascinating to see something new grow up. Puppies do it quickly; babies, more slowly. I feel I’ve had a ringside seat to watching a park just …
Editorial cartoon July 17
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Diving into the area’s past
Our Across The Years page is always well enjoyed by readers. One hundred years ago, area people were committed to promoting the great features of the area which …
Don’t forget the small players in the news business
By Dave Adsett As the second-generation owner of a community newspaper in Ontario, I care deeply about the future of local news in Canada. Local newspapers in communities …
Editorial cartoon in the July 10 issue:
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Helping our four-legged friends
It’s very encouraging that people far and wide will put their hearts into helping lost and stray animals find their homes, or find new homes. This kind of compassion is …
Taking flight
By Darlene Wroe We are now at the end of one of the most annoying tent caterpillar infestations in memory. The little creepy-crawlies have now gone into moth form, and …
Editorial cartoon July 3
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From Mary to Kristen
By Gordon Brock The news that Temiskaming Shores native Kristen Siermachesky will be part of the rowing team representing Canada at the July 26 Olympic games in Paris is …
Friendship is the greatest draw
Barry Phippen, who chaired the Rockin’ On Canada Day Event June 29 and 30, said that nature always wins when it comes to the weather it’s going to …