By Steven LarocqueLast week’s web poll on The Speaker’s website asked if readers think November 11 should be a statutory holiday.The argument in favour generally makes the point that it’s a solemn day worthy of a national break to observe and remember those who fought for our freedoms. Those freedoms,

Today’s publication date is October 31 and that, of course, is Halloween.It’s a big day for junk food makers and sellers and, like most things, consuming a little in moderation is ok.Have fun, dress up, enjoy the costumes you see – or wear – give out treats, maybe watch a

by Gordon BrockIn June of this year, yours truly had prepared a little discourse to deliver at the Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) graduation ceremonies. However, protocol dictated I had to hold on.