Editorial

A hard line on piracy

According to a report by the CBC, Bell Media, during recent NAFTA hearings in Ottawa, was pressing the federal government to force Internet providers to block Canadians’ access to sites…


A time-out worth taking

This past week, there were several ‘big events’ of note: the grand opening of Finlay House, the new Acquired Brain Injury home in Napanee; Septemberfest, Stone Mills’ massive Canada 150…


Pot legalization headaches

While it’s not our intent to harsh your buzz, we see a few problems with the pending legalization of marijuana. There are problems at both the federal and provincial level….


Historical balancing act

It’s been a rough spell for the once-lauded reputation of Canada’s first Prime Minister. Celebrated as the principal architect of Confederation and the founding of the country, Macdonald has most…


Brown on right track

Although his party is leading in popular opinion polls, and has been for quite a while, Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown hasn’t had the smoothest of rides. During the…


A problem with no obvious fix

For decades, Canada has, justifiably, earned a reputation for being a welcoming country — a destination for those fleeing war and persecution, or those looking to build a better life…


Lessons from Charlottesville

It helps to learn from others’ mistakes. Right now, Canada should be looking long and hard at the violent events in Charlottesville, VA, to ensure that this is a path…


In praise of the Napanee Fair

It’s a truism to say that communities change over time. People come and go, and landscapes are forever altered. However, there are also constants that make communities what they are…


No profit from bad business

Often, there is a price to pay for standing up for principle. The federal Liberal government could be facing that prospect very shortly. A few years ago — before the…


Clinic should be here to stay

Anyone who has spent an hour or two — or seven — in the queue waiting to be seen at the emergency room understands the attraction of having the ability…


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