Marineland’s closure would be well overdue
If former Marineland trainer Phil Demers is to be believed, the (in)famous Niagara Falls based zoo and amusement park will soon cease operations. Claiming to have inside information, Demers says…
Opinion
October 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…
Mayor Isbester should resign
In last week’s editorial, you confused the two different Integrity Commissioner investigations. I believe Greater Napanee councillor Bob Norrie got it right. The mayor should be asked to resign, something…
Calls for Mayor Isbester’s removal are ill-advised
Greater Napanee councillor Bob Norrie took a bold approach when he asked mayor Marg Isbester to resign during Sept. 28’s council meeting. Norrie’s request is an extreme one and one…
Asphalt plant information session on Oct. 14 a chance for residents to ask important questions
I would like to comment on the upcoming public information video session being hosted by the Tomlinson Group Oct. 14, at 6:30 pm. In preparation for this meeting two announcements…
Truth and Reconciliation Day a time to reflect on Canada’s dark history
Today is National Day for Truth and Recognition Day in Canada. Official legislation passed in June of this year by Ottawa has set aside Sept. 30 to be a day…
What library staff are reading this fall
Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes No matter what else you have planned over the next few months, I hope picking up a great book or two is on your list. Library…
What’s a post turtle?
While suturing a cut on the hand of 75-year-old farmer the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to politicians and their roles…
Election leaves H-LA in a better place
Save for a few seat flips here and there, Monday’s election night was largely inconsequential to the country at large as Justin Trudeau’s Liberals wound up with essentially the same…
Make your voice heard: get out and vote Sept. 20
Canada’s federal election is officially in the home stretch with just three days remaining ahead of Monday’s election night. That leaves four days for Canadians 18-years-old and older to do…