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Editorials
Time to move forward
While Monday night’s election and the preceding marathon campaign are still very fresh in our…
Wedge politics backfires
In the aftermath of the just-completed federal election campaign that resulted in a Liberal…
The end is nigh (at last)
If debate is healthy then the Oct. 6 gathering of local federal candidates in Alma was good for all…
Bigger issue at play
A week ago, residents of an affluent Toronto neighbourhood were surprised to see a vacant store…
Time to vote
As of this Friday, Oct. 9, most ridings will offer advance polls for voters. Since we are away on…
Debates vital to democracy
While some may be some may be experiencing election fatigue due to the historic length of the…
Improving the odds
“Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm” is the theme…
Power of the press
Newspaper Week is celebrated in early October and we usually miss the chance to talk about the…
Break the scam cycle
Wellington County OPP regularly issues warnings about various scams making the rounds. It's…
Another amazing run
When it comes to putting on a Terry Fox Run, the organizers of the Drayton event have it pretty…
Don”t ever give up
It used to be a pretty big deal to have a photocopier and share jokes with friends. Now much of…
Stay safe this school year
With students returning to school, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are…
The public interest
It remains a season of hope for voters interested in the public interest and big-picture thinking.…
Communication conundrum
There’s little question of the importance of communication. What has become questionable, or…