By Steven LarocqueAllow me to do a bit of whining about the happy holidays.As I was preparing supper on Christmas eve, I was standing at the kitchen counter about to slice into a robust onion when I heard a “tick” sound.Maybe it was the food cooking on the stove?With knife

The month of January brings with it a tradition of making resolutions.They’re easy to make, easy to break, hard to keep.Even when it’s in our own best interest, a desire and resolve to change – habits, behaviours – for the better can always be difficult.Take advantage of programs and professionals

by Darlene WroeWe need to continue to lobby the provincial government and the Ministry of Transportation for improved safety on Highway 11.The greatest challenge is that of sharing the highway with commercial vehicles.Large transports are dangerous enough, and when driven in a manner which

It's a new year and for a small community newspaper in a small corner of Northeastern Ontario, we look forward to 2019 with a recognition of the challenge that is in front of us all.The most important issue that we all have to face is climate change.We see large transports

By Steven LarocqueHere we are in a new year and the chance to do it all over again, but better.The New Year is an artificial construct of course, but it’s a powerful symbol lots of people use to resolve to improve themselves, make a difference – be better.Here we are

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter Gently falling snow, starry-eyed children, the faint scent of wood smoke, twinkling lights and flickering candles, carols in the air, home-baked treats....Enough of that.How about crappy weather and bad roads, long line-ups in stores and longer still credit card statements, and tired, whiny parents with over-sugared children?It's that

At this time of year the good feelings and positive sentiments abound.Many parking lots at retail outlets are full to bursting which is good to see because this is when many businesses make enough money to see them through the lean months after the rush.It’s been said in this space