Council must be prepared to defend decision on Tomlinson asphalt plant
One of this term of Greater Napanee council’s most anticipated votes is set to take place on April 5. Barring any sort of unexpected deferral, that’s the day council members…
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Picks from the Dewey Divas & Dudes
Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes The Dewey Divas and Dudes is a group comprised of extremely well-read representatives from eight different publishing houses. The idea was borne out of a program…
St. Patrick’s Day and a sombre COVID-19 milestone
Green beverages, fiddle music and leprechauns-those are some of the typical codes and conventions that come to mind today. And while St. Patrick’s Day is typically a jovial event, we…
Trudeau turns Europe trip into photo-op
What a shame! Although we could be doing more, Canada has been so supportive of Ukraine in opposing Putin, a man whose sanity is in question. The shame of it…
WI thanks community for support during Women’s Matters Campaign
This is a letter of appreciation regarding the recent “Women’s Matters Campaign” promoted by Lennox & Addington District Women’s Institute. I wish to thank Jason Hagar and Christine Hagar Gravel…
MLB leaves fans stranded
Birds are chirping, days are longer, snow is melting-sure signs that spring is just around the corner. There is however one key staple of spring missing-at least in the eyes…
Truck traffic depends on demand, not location
In the March 3 issue of The Beaver (Napanee Residents Raise Concerns During Virtual Meeting) Councillor Johnson raised Tomlinson’s argument that if the proposed asphalt plant is not located in…
War in Ukraine a reminder of what we take for granted
As images from the war in Ukraine make headlines, we Canadians should take a moment to remember just how fortunate we are. Heartbreaking photos of parents saying tearful goodbyes to…
Show the Canadian flag the dignity it deserves
There is always a sense of pride when one displays our nation’s flag. The flag unites us in freedom. The maple leaf is displayed on the many headstones of our…
Trudeau should have met with protestors
It is only fitting that I extend to Rick Revelle my heartfelt thanks for providing me with more fulsome insights into the recent truckers protest and the background of a…