Editorial

Garage sales, fairs, parades, summer sun and plenty of fun

Posted on June 8, 2017

June offers sun-worshippers and fun-lovers a chance to ponder the possibilities of the upcoming summer offerings available locally and abroad. From farmers’ markets to festivals… Read More »

Fidget this or fidget sticks — a tool to soothe anxiety?

Posted on May 23, 2017

Fidget cubes and/or fidget spinners are the latest craze among students. In the 1980s, there was the coveted Rubik’s Cube (even though not really similar)… Read More »

Mr. K — A requiem (1934-2017)

Posted on May 16, 2017

Dear Editor: Herman Konynenbelt turned 83 on Jan. 4 of this year. After breakfast, I called him for his birthday, to wish him well and… Read More »

Engaged citizenry important for democracy

Posted on May 9, 2017

Community engagement is important for any municipality. It allows voters a chance to voice concern or offer praise for ideas, notions, policies, procedures, events, projects,… Read More »

Smoking pot in Canada could be legal and lucrative

Posted on April 4, 2017

Canada may be considered even more laid back, relaxed and passively aggressive after the federal government moves towards legalizing weed by 2018. Many Canadians will… Read More »

Budgets, vacays & Chucks

Posted on March 28, 2017

This week a two for one editorial or ROGO instead of BOGO or Read One Get One Free. Budgets — money has to come from… Read More »

Petitions, protests, public hearings and boycotts — oh my!

Posted on March 1, 2017

Petitions, protests, public hearings, public consultations, plebiscites, boycotts and social media rants — people get so riled up these days about everything and anything. But,… Read More »

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