Decades of history goes up in smoke
A crucial link to Napanee’s past and present was lost in the early morning of Oct. 23 when the Agricultural Memorial Community Centre was destroyed by fire. Opened in 1955, the building originally known as the Napanee Community Centre served... Continue reading→
Credit to mayor and deputy mayor for engaging local students
Last week this reporter had a unique chance to turn back to clock so to speak and sit in on a high school class at Napanee District Secondary School. Though NDSS is not this scribe’s alma mater, the memories of... Continue reading→
Trying to make sense of the Israel-Hamas war
Journalists are often expected to know a little about everything. Regardless of the subject matter, if there’s a major event happening in the world, it’s been this reporter’s experience that sooner or later some will ask for the perspective from... Continue reading→
Minimum wage is not a livable wage
Ontario’s minimum wage workers should notice a slight increase in their paycheques this week. On Oct. 1 the province’s new minimum wage officially kicked in, rising to $16.55 an hour, a full dollar and nickle above the previous rate. For... Continue reading→
Time to support local journalism
Editor’s note: the week of Oct. 1-7 is National Newspapers Week across Canada, a chance to reflect on the essential service newspapers provide with diverse, local, original content that can’t found anywhere else. In recognition of this week, we’re welcoming... Continue reading→
A dark day for community news as Metroland ditches print editions
As fate would have it, this reporter was in Whitby when news broke that Metroland Media Group would be ceasing print editions of many of its weekly community newspapers. That meant an opportunity to hold the last print edition of... Continue reading→
As the roller skate wheel spins
Roller skating enthusiasts are no doubt feeling the blues lately, as it appears Disco Ball Events’ run in Greater Napanee is coming to an end. With no lease agreement between business owner Jay Bradley and building owner Lennox and Addington... Continue reading→
Freedom convoy takes the stand in Ottawa
Many eyes will be on Ottawa over the next few days as the infamous ‘freedom convoy’ criminal trial unfolds. On the stand are Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, the two figureheads credited with organizing the convoy of big rigs that... Continue reading→
Back in the summer of ’23
Inconceivable as it may seem, the Labour Day weekend has arrived. It seems like only two weeks ago that the calendar showed it mid-June, a full summer ahead to do everything and anything. As is tradition in this office/household, the... Continue reading→
Can Doug Ford’s teflon abilities work their magic again?
Premier Doug Ford’s popularity is sure to be tested following the bombshell report by auditor general Bonnie Lysyk. The report alleges Ford favoured developers known to be close to him when he made the controversial decision to open up the... Continue reading→