Check It Out: Forgiving those who put trash in our baskets
Kids are often mini versions of their parents. When my kids were growing up, one of them looked at a childhood photo of his friend’s dad and said, “Wow! Your dad looked just like you!…
Conservatives deliver major win for Canadian farmers
Following months of relentless advocacy from Conservatives and provincial partners, the Liberal government has backed down on its refusal to approve the emergency use of strychnine.
Just A Gal From Glidden: If that cat could talk, the stories he’d tell …
Before I ever wrote a column, we had a cat who thought he could. Marmaduke was my favourite. A big orange-and-white tabby with more personality than most people.
REMEMBERING WHEN: Enjoy your laurels in the now
With the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) major junior playoffs upon us, I feel this issue should be addressed. Before the Ontario Hockey League Brampton Battalion moved to North Bay in 2015…
Check It Out: Love cannot be censored
I’ve heard that growing old is like software updates: every time something improves, another thing crashes. A dear friend of mine recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Stepping into the ring for Canadian workers
As many of you know, I recently visited our neighbours to the south to fight for Canadian workers and businesses as part of my plan to make Canada stronger at home…
April Fools! Meet the team that puts together your local newspaper
Say hello to younger versions of the team that puts together your local newspaper.
Just a Gal from Glidden: Right on time again
There are some things you don’t realize you’ve missed until they come back. Last week, Bev Klaassen stopped into my office, and she was genuinely excited.
Pop 89: Happy Waves arrive in the midst of a life turned upside down
Good morning, world. It’s been awhile since we talked. I believe my last Pop89 column was a continuation of my preparation for Lent.
Growing Through Grief: Holding it together
Have you heard of the “Type A” personality? I know it well. Maybe you can relate. We get things done, we deliver, but not just that, we have a way of doing it.
Check It Out: Former communist shares his Easter story
I came across a Dr. Seuss quote that asked, “How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon.” I don’t know about you, but for me, time is flying by at warp speed…
Why print still matters — and why your local paper needs you
Print newspapers are often dismissed as outdated. That’s lazy thinking. In small and mid-sized communities, print still does three things digital alone does not…
Just A Gal From Glidden: Fighting over lozenges, counting our blessings
This week’s column comes to you under the influence of NyQuil and Halls. Yes, I caught my annual spring cold. I am blaming Robert as he came down with symptoms a couple of days before me.
REMEMBERING WHEN: The art class ash tray
When I was graduating from eighth grade and about to enter high school, I was faced with the daunting task of picking the classes I would take in my first year.