I read the news today
These are strange times for newspapers in Canada. A recent survey across the country shows that in the last ten years, more than 16,000...
We have only one Earth
by Colin Creasey
There was an interesting editorial in this newspaper, admittedly a while ago now, entitled “Income gap is growing in Canada.” It was...
A little bit me, a little bit you
In the society in which we live in Canada, as with all Western-style liberal democracies, the health and vitality of our communities depends on...
Think for yourself
In my wilder, younger days, I was the proud owner of a postcard. Not your usual postcard; this one was flourescent pink and highly...
What is truth?
Did you hear the latest? Apparently,.... But wait a minute. Is this news, or fake news? Fake news: the new term we’ve all learned...
Changing of the guards
This may seem a little premature, but we need to start thinking about the next municipal election. It doesn’t actually happen until October 22...
For what it’s worth
Last week’s coverage of the Kemptville BIA Budget issue seems to have generated some heat, as well as some light. It will be remembered...
Time to talk
As readers will note this week, there has been some confusion in Council about a number of issues and Mayor Nash has been somewhat...
What Is and What Should Never Be
There’s a problem that has been facing municipal politicians and senior staff for a long time now, and it is something taxpayers know very...
Close to the edge
How about this for political discourse: “Our...opponents are driven by hatred, prejudice and rage. They want to destroy you and they want to destroy...