A humble brag ahead of our nation’s birthday
Canada turns 153-years-old on Wednesday. Traditionally this time of the year is when this space would be reserved to humbly brag about the Great White North-and this year will be…
Editorial
First step to understanding racism-listen to those who experience it
Watching the events surrounding the death of George Floyd-the black man who was choked to death under the knee of a police officer while in handcuffs-unfold have caused a lot…
MP Sloan reminds us the importance of Pride Month
On June 1, Town of Greater Napanee mayor Marg Isbester joined Josh Matson and his husband Chris Beauchesne on the steps of town hall to proudly display the rainbow flag…
Military’s report on LTC problems needs to be a wake up call
The Canadian military’s damning report of ongoing neglect and elder abuse in long-term care homes across Ontario and Quebec struck a chord with Canadians coast-to-coast. And with good reason. The…
Pandemic shows the value of live streaming council meetings
Necessity is often credited as being the mother of all invention. And while greater Napanee council didn’t exactly reinvent the wheel, the necessity of having to meet, while physically distanced…
A tribute to Royal Canadian Airforce’s Capt. Jenn Casey
A mission meant to lift spirits took a tragic turn on Sunday when news broke that one of the Royal Canadian Airforce Snowbirds had crashed in Kamloops, BC. It wasn’t…
Worth the risk to ask Premier Ford for regional input on economy restart
Just ask, the worst they can say is no. While that’s usually the case, sometimes those brave enough to ask receive more than a simple ‘no’ in return. Such was…
Ban on assault-style guns has faults, but it’s a start
Thoughts and prayers-while a nice sentiment to offer families who have just lost a loved one to gun violence, do nothing to prevent the next tragedy. That’s why it was…
Sloan’s questioning of Dr. Tam’s loyalist crossed a line
The ability to criticize the work of high ranking officials is a birth right of every citizen born in Canada. What’s not a right is the ability to make a…
Canadians mourn for Nova Scotia
Canada’s resolve was further tested Sunday when news broke of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia, the deadliest in our country’s history. At least 23 innocent lives were lost, with…