It’s the end of the world as I know it-An Editor’s Farewell
Adam Bramburger Great Big Sea’s rendition of “Its the End of the World As We Know it” was blaring through the car speakers as the…
Conservative swing at provincial level will shape federal vote
On Tuesday, Albertans voted overwhelmingly to turn back to a conservative government and seek different solutions to help its sputtering fossil fuel-driven economy and to…
Collaboration best course for service efficiency, delivery
Each month, the Ontario government writes a cheque for $1 billion. It doesn’t go to classrooms, hospitals, or roads. The money is paid as interest…
Canadians would be served by move away from party lines
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that “civil wars within parties are incredibly damaging because they signal to Canadians that we care more about ourselves…
Special Olympians offer lesson in living life to the fullest
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” That’s the oath Special Olympians have taken before their competitions for…
Education overhaul can’t remove resources from classrooms
On Friday, the provincial government announced a series of proposed changes to Ontario’s education system. One of the tenets of the change was a welcomed…
Councillors have tough choice about library service delivery
Lennox and Addington County councillors appear to be coming to a pivotal point in the story where in one moment they can address a heightening…
Optics of deferred prosecution legislation introduction cloudy
While it is a likelihood most Canadians who aren’t political junkies are already sick of hearing about SNC-Lavalin and what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did…
There’s no simple prescription for complex Ontario health system
Just as any complex medical condition isn’t treated in one doctor’s visit, the Ontario government’s much-anticipated prescription for its strained health-care system, announced Tuesday, won’t…
Emergency network could help any person at any time
Last Thursday, millions of Ontario residents were jolted awake — or at least disturbed — by a sharp, loud ringtone on their cellphones. It was…