A cooperative spirit
The cancellation of the Ontario Northland Christmas Train, at least for this year, is a disappointment for those who enjoy the opportunity to gather for a Christmas festivity. It is …
Moving on
By Steven Larocque Well, a majority of The Speaker’s online poll respondents called it correctly. Sixty-two per cent predicted a minority government and that’s what Canada has for the foreseeable …
Editorial Cartoon for October 16 2019
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The tides of my soul
It was rather brilliant that I decided to blast out to New Brunswick for a week of holidays in early October. The leaves were all peaking as I, in the …
Big day coming
Did you take advantage of the advance poll opportunities to vote over the Thanksgiving weekend? Not to worry – the polls are open on election day (October 21) for 12 …
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 9, 2019:
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Saving our pristine places
The recent report shared by a Quebec agency and lake protection association that there are spiny water fleas in Lake Temiskaming really should not come as a surprise. There are …
Home of my ancestors
Home of my ancestors By Darlene Wroe At the time you read this, I will be marvelling at the landscapes and seascapes of Eastern Canada. My ancestral roots extend to …
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 2, 2019
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Helping ourselves by helping others
We are entering the season of Thanksgiving. With a time of harvests from the summer, and preparations for the approaching winter season, this tradition has been part of North American …