By Steven LarocqueA bit of a collection of thoughts and observations for this week’s column.This from the National Post online April 5:“The Toronto Marlies are hoping

Monday was April Fools Day.That was quite the trick played on Ontarians with the extra tax added onto a litre of already inflated fuel prices on April 1.That was thanks to the federal government’s new carbon tax.“The Trudeau carbon

By Darlene WroeI'm old enough now that I remember a lifestyle that was so different that it would be fair to say it was another culture.Early in the morning, before the children were awake, and just as the sun was rising, my mother

In this time of serious questioning about leadership at the provincial, federal and international levels, it is refreshing to see that true leadership is being exercised right before us.An example of bright, giving, focused and determined leadership is being shown by our

By Steven LarocqueThe Speaker ran a photo and story last week on the investiture of Barry Wellar into the Order of Canada.I’d asked the former Latchford resident, and veteran letter writer to The Speaker, for some comments by email on this great Canadian honour.But newspapers are

•Thumbs up to the fact there have been no public reports of anysignificant injuries due to roof collapses in the area in the latedays of winter.Therehave been many reports of such occurrences the past few weeks –from barns to arenas to municipal and business

By Diane JohnstonIsit safe to check the forecast yet?Formonths, I’ve looked at the weather forecasts with foreboding –red stripe after red stripe blaring special weather statements,snowfall warnings, freezing rain alerts, storm advisories.What’snext? The image of