Small businesses make up a large portion of Canada’s economy
Canadians coast to coast are encouraged to think small this week. That’s because Oct. 20-26 is Small Business Week, the annual celebration of entrepreneurs and their contributions to the economy. Individually they may be small, but looking at the big... Continue reading→
A legacy gift that keeps on giving
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they shall never sit. No, that bit of deep wisdom did not originate from the mind of this writer. Instead it was borrowed from an old Greek proverb. It... Continue reading→
AI is still no replacement for local reporting
Editor’s note: Oct. 6-12 is National Newspaper Week. To mark the occassion, here’s a guest editorial by Gordon Cameron. Did you read the one about the German court reporter who was convicted of abusing children, conning widowers and escaping from... Continue reading→
No ref, no game
A splash of green will be added to the familiar zebra stripes on the uniforms of officials working Ontario Minor Hockey Association games this fall. The hockey association announced last week that a green arm band with the words ‘No... Continue reading→
Terry Fox’s legacy remains strong as ever
Terry Fox likely could have never imaged in 1980 that his Marathon of Hope would endure well into 2024. It must have been heartbreaking for him when he had to end the journey on Sept. 1, 1980 in Thunder Bay,... Continue reading→
Vandalism of Napanee Legion a sickening display
Appalled doesn’t even begin to describe the feeling of seeing a message of hate painted onto the exterior of the Napanee Legion. Few images can illicit as jarring a response as the swastika, a symbol synonymous with with the Nazi... Continue reading→
Physician, premier and prime minister-a great week for Greater Napanee
A new doctor for Greater Napanee and a major expansion announced at the local Goodyear plant. Add in a couple of strong performances from Napanee Express teams at the provincial and national level and suffice to say, it has been... Continue reading→
Loyalist Township’s batteries not dead-yet
Loyalist Township was hit with a figurative punch to the gut late last month when Umicore announced it was halting construction of its EV battery plant. An empty field now sits at the corner of Taylor Kidd and County Rd... Continue reading→
Lamenting the loss of local news
Another month, another editorial lamenting the loss of a local media service. This time it’s the Kingston branch of Corus, the parent company of the likes of CKWS Global, Fresh Radio and Big FM. On July 21 their on-air talent... Continue reading→
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→