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…
Opinion
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…
Despite flaws, Olympics still has its moments
As the 2022 Winter Olympic Games wrapped up in Beijing, China on Sunday, the medal standings showed Team Canada with 26 medals. That number is always subject to increase or…
Anticipated titles
Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes Each month, I am emailed an automated report from our database that lists all of the items with the highest holds (or the most reservations) in…
Government was right not to meet with protestors
Regarding Dick Dodd’s Letter to the Editor on Feb. 17 in the Napanee Beaver. Mr. Dodd’s seems to not have done any research on the so-called “Truckers Freedom Protest.” If he knew…
Remembering community icon Bruce McPherson Jr.
Greater Napanee lost another connection to its Gibbard’s past last week with the passing of Bruce McPherson Jr. For a certain generation, McPherson Jr. was one of the faces Gibbard’s…
Bill Blair blaming everyone else for lack of enforcement in Ottawa
It is interesting and sad, to listen to “Blame Everyone Else Bill Blair”, Minister of Emergency Preparedness, suggesting to the Liberal/CBC spokesperson, Rosemary Barton, that “we need the police to…