Coles Notes: Finding the time to read regularly
When I’m out and about, people so often say to me, “I just don’t have the time to read.” My feeling is that regardless of your family commitments, employment and…
Opinion
There must be a better way to handle migration crisis
Imagine fearing for your life and seeing no alternative for a better future than to leave your homeland, put your life at risk, and head for another country — knowing…
Ontario PCs given mandate, now they must build and communicate plan for change
While the rhetoric of the recent election campaign was more divisive than at any time in memory and the popular vote was tight throughout the latter half of the campaign,…
Audie Awards recognize best in audiobooks
Catherine Coles Coles Notes If you have ever considered giving audiobooks a try, but don’t know what to choose – I suggest starting with the best. Enter: the Audie Awards!…
There must be a better system for after-hours vet care
On Sunday, June 3 at 5:30 a.m. our precious dog woke up with a scream. We immediately went to his side. We knew that he must have had a stroke….
Listening to wonderful music is good for the soul
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest The sweet fragrance of late spring flowers, mixed with the earthy scent of pond water, wafted in on the breeze, through the open window….
Even with Liberals out, election still a referendum on spending
Today is decision day for Ontario voters. They’ll go to the polls with the realization they can realistically choose from two starkly different plans for the province, presented by the…
TD Summer Reading Club to return
Catherine Coles Coles Notes It’s that time of year again when the County of Lennox and Addington Libraries launches the always popular TD Summer Reading Club. The purpose of this…
We should all become Road Warriors for turtles
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest Did you know that only one in 100 laid by a turtle will survive to adulthood? Were you aware that many turtles don’t reach…
Trans Mountain pipeline purchase a bold risk by Trudeau government
The federal government took its most decisive action yet in support of the Trans Mountain pipeline project by choosing to invest taxpayers’ money in the expansion to the tune of…