Why pick on Sir John and not Sir Wildfred?
In a recent column in the Globe and Mail, John Ibbison asked a thought provoking question, “Why does everyone pick on Sir John A. Macdonald and not Sir Wilfred Laurier?” …
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Working smoke alarms are the least we can do
Free giveaway-rarely do these two words appear together in the English language without some kind of qualifier. Usually in the real world that phrase is followed with some kind of…
Women’s Institution to conduct feminine hygiene products drive at IDA
February is Women’s Institute Month. That is why Lennox & Addington District WI has chosen this month to conduct our third annual feminine hygiene products drive at Gray’s IDA in…
LACGH’s incoming MRI machine a cause to celebrate
Magnetic Resonance Imaging appointments, better known as MRIs, don’t appear particularly fun to have done. Fortunately this reporter has never had to undergo one, but the very idea of sliding…
Time to get serious about uncovering the truth about residential school burials
Once again we are informed that the latest search for bodies at residential schools has uncovered “plausible burials” and once again there is much speculation and guesswork. When are the…
L&A Library staff picks of 2022-Part II
Amy Kay Hooked on Books L&A libraries staff love books, reading and helping you find your next great read. Here are some of our favourites from last year that you…
Good Samaritans come to the rescue on Christmas Eve
A note to thank “the Good Samaritans ” on Christmas Eve who came to our rescue and assistance when our car became stuck in snow as we left Hwy 401…
Superstar athletes are people too
In the world of professional sports where wins and losses are at the forefront, it’s easy to forget the athletes are more than just the jersey they wear-they’re human beings….
L&A Libraries top staff picks of 2022
Amy Kay Hooked on Books L&A libraries staff love books, reading and helping you find your next great read. Here are some of our favourites from last year that you…
A look ahead to possible news storylines of 2023
If the last editorial of 2022 was dedicated to looking back at the year that was, it only seemed fitting the first be used to look ahead to 2023. Of…