A warning shot for Canada’s potential political climate
No matter one’s political affiliations, an attempt on the life of a candidate should never be condoned. The events that took place at Donald Trump’s July 13 rally in Butler, PA should serve as a wake up call for all... Continue reading→
A pizza Napanee history
According to data from the National Restaurant Association, an average of 60 per cent of restaurants fail in their first year. Of those that do survive, another 80 per cent don’t make it to a fifth year anniversary. That bit... Continue reading→
Assessing the fallout from fire at Quinn’s Meats
Anytime a business suffers a devastating loss due to fire, it’s tragic. That goes double for a business that’s small and family owned and operated. When that business serves a very specific need and is an integral part of a... Continue reading→
An Irish goodbye for the Ontario Science Centre
Parents looking for fun yet educational day trips to keep the kids amused this summer suddenly have one less option. Toronto’s famed Ontario Science Centre rather abruptly closed its doors, just one day into the official start of summer. Most... Continue reading→
Celebrating the land of the glorious and free
For a country infamous for its winters, there’s a definite Canadian wit to the fact that its birthday falls during a time of sweltering heat. It just seems like something notorious Canuck pranksters like Norm MacDonald or Leslie Nielsen would... Continue reading→
Bright futures for many local youth
Every so often an ‘organic’ theme will emerge when putting together a weekly edition of the Napanee Beaver. That is to say, through no conscious effort by that of the editor, many of the stories have a common trait. This... Continue reading→
Third time’s a charm for Garrett’s Legacy Act
No one can answer why a life like Garrett Mills’ was cut so short. By all accounts he was a kind-hearted spirit who never caused any trouble. And yet, as this community knows all too well, on the afternoon of... Continue reading→
Showing Pride in Greater Napanee
June has arrived, bringing with it a mix of sunshine and rainbows. At the time of writing this editorial, the weather was looking great ahead of the June 1 Greater Napanee Pride celebrations. Heading into its third year, the event... Continue reading→
Avril Lavigne: from NDSS expulsion to international super star
When Avril Lavigne announced she’d be going on a cross-Canada tour this summer, this reporter decided this could be the long awaited chance. With stops in nearby Toronto and Ottawa, perhaps Napanee’s pop punk princess would be open for an... Continue reading→
Exploring L&A County’s island gem
Admittedly, though Amherst Island falls under the coverage area of the Napanee Beaver, it’s rare this reporter actually makes it out that far. With a population of about 450, there’s not a ton of breaking news that happens out on... Continue reading→