Justin Trudeau the groundhog
The Wiarton Willie of the Federal Government appeared for the first time after 12 days of the truckers’ protest and delivered the profound and comforting statement, “it has got to…
Opinion
Women’s Institute celebrates 125 years with feminine hygiene products drive
February is Women’s institute month, and we’re celebrating 125 years! WI is an education organization that emphasizes teaching family life skills; promoting personal growth and leadership skills; supporting communities and…
Government mandate is not democracy
I am very pleased to see that you recognize the inherently false claims, from Canadian MSM, that the popular truckers “Convoy for Freedom” has not resulted in empty shelves at…
The many sides of the weekend protest in Ottawa
This weekend’s protest in Ottawa will serve as the perfect case study for Journalism teachers discussing media slant for years to come. Depending on which news outlet one turned to,…
February staff picks roundup
Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes The staff of the County of L&A Libraries are avid readers and always eager to share their favourite books. Here we bring you a list of some of the…
Never a bad time to talk about mental health
Chances are if someone spent even just a little bit of time on social media yesterday the hashtag Bell Let’s Talk scrolled across the screen at least once or twice….
Letting taxi company set their own rate is only ‘fare’
Responding to a December deputation from the Napanee Cab Inc. owner Ron Yeomans to raise fares by 10 per cent, mayor Marg Isbester posed a thought-provoking question. What other private…
Can-Lit on my radar for 2022
Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes While Can-lit heavy-hitters such as Emily St John Mandel, Kelly Armstrong, Rawi Hage, Thomas King, Alastair McLeod,and Lisa Moore all have new books that are set…
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board of Trustees write open letter to Stephen Lecce
I am writing on behalf of the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board of Trustees to express our disappointment and frustration with the recent change in provincial protocols regarding…
Ontario’s right to disconnect by law a huge step forward for maintaining work/life balance
Ontario workers will be able to enjoy their summer evenings guilt-free starting June 2 when right-to-disconnect legislation officially takes effect. Passed last November and given royal ascent in late December,…