Napanee rolled up its sleeves to help Canadian Blood Services
On behalf of Canadian Blood Services, I’d like to thank the Town of Greater Napanee for opening the Strathcona Paper Centre on Friday May 22. After a couple of months…
Opinion
A tribute to Royal Canadian Airforce’s Capt. Jenn Casey
A mission meant to lift spirits took a tragic turn on Sunday when news broke that one of the Royal Canadian Airforce Snowbirds had crashed in Kamloops, BC. It wasn’t…
Worth the risk to ask Premier Ford for regional input on economy restart
Just ask, the worst they can say is no. While that’s usually the case, sometimes those brave enough to ask receive more than a simple ‘no’ in return. Such was…
May 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…
Ban on assault-style guns has faults, but it’s a start
Thoughts and prayers-while a nice sentiment to offer families who have just lost a loved one to gun violence, do nothing to prevent the next tragedy. That’s why it was…
Sloan’s questioning of Dr. Tam’s loyalist crossed a line
The ability to criticize the work of high ranking officials is a birth right of every citizen born in Canada. What’s not a right is the ability to make a…
Taking issue with Sloan’s comments
Canadians of goodwill from across the country stand against the contemptible and cowardly attack by Derek Sloan, Conservative party MP for Hastings-Lennox and Addington, on Canada’s chief public health officer…
PEC councillor praises Napanee businesses who help neighbours across the Bay Bridge
I’m a Municipal Councillor in nearby Prince Edward County (PEC). For the course of the current COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve been volunteering with our PEC food/food insecurity sector. My role has…
Trying out book suggestions
Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes Publisher catalogues, Goodreads.com, blog blogs…there are so many great options for finding reading inspiration. Like most people, however, I find the best source is other readers….
Tackling tough emotions with picture books
Catherine Coles Coles Notes Emotions are running high these days and children are certainly not immune. Picture books are a great way to explain big concepts to very young children,…