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…
Opinion
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,…
Canadians mourn for Nova Scotia
Canada’s resolve was further tested Sunday when news broke of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia, the deadliest in our country’s history. At least 23 innocent lives were lost, with…
Keep Emergencies Act if needed, hope that it’s not
Just mentioning the idea of suspending certain rights or freedoms to many Canadians is enough to elicit a fiery response. The very notion of the government stripping freedoms via the…
Community spirit shines bright amid COVID-19 darkness
Looking for a good news story last week, I put out a call to a local Facebook group to find residents who were showing support for frontline workers. Greater Napanee…
April 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…
KFLA Medical Officer of Health offers Dos and Don’ts of the holiday weekend
I am thankful to all of you, the people who live and work in our region, for all you are doing to protect our community, our neighbours and our loved…