Humboldt Broncos tragedy invites reflection about how we live our own lives
It happened in the blink of an eye. One minute, the Humboldt Broncos were a band of strong young men with an air of invincibility about them, heading confidently into…
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Solar lines could be accommodated in unused corridors
The Beaver is to be congratulated on its thorough coverage of the current solar panel debate in Stone Mills. One wonders, however, why any land has to be cleared when a…
Have we become too complacent with budget?
I read with some dismay the reporting of the special budget meeting of council on March 28. I did not attend that meeting, so I cannot comment on what was actually…
Taking a trip down Ragged Ass Road
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest Where the sun shines at night, I can take you there To the land of the midnight sun, Ragged Ass Road – Tom Cochrane…
Ontario election a matter of trust for all three parties
Politics has always been a matter of trust. Candidates lay the chips down, the electorate hears their promises and has to decide which are attainable and which are blown smoke….
Catherine Coles Coles Notes I should start off this article by saying that I firmly believe that books are books regardless of format, including e-books, audiobooks and print. If it…
MP Christopherson’s vote illustrates difficulties with partisan political system
Hamilton MP David Christopherson showed great courage last week by voting contrary to his NDP party last week and eschewing a comfortable position supported by his own beliefs to make…
Local author showcase being planned
Catherine Coles Coles Notes While winter hasn’t completely released its grip, we look forward to the warm and sunny days ahead. We also look forward to one of our signature…
Russian interference no ‘witch hunt’
I was surprised to read in your editorial of March 22, 2018 that you used Donald Trump’s characterization of Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election as a “witch hunt”….
It’s time to do a little spring cleaning
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest This past week the page in my agenda flipped over, giving a nod to a change in seasons. It announced that despite continuing cooler…