Editorial | Mar 03
It was thought by many people that the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) was too hasty with its ‘Own the Podium’ campaign before the start of the 2010 games.
Now the same can be said of Canadian Olympic Committee CEO Chris Rudge’s proclamation on Feb. 22 that the program, established...
Editorial | Mar 03
It was thought by many people that the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) was too hasty with its ‘Own the Podium’ campaign before the start of the 2010 games.
Now the same can be said of Canadian Olympic Committee CEO Chris Rudge’s proclamation on February 22 that the program, established five...
Editorial | Mar 03
The 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver appear to have accomplished what no prime minister or political accord has ever been able to do – unite Canadians and inspire national pride in our country’s accomplishments.
Over the past two weeks, Canadians from east to west tuned in in...
Editorial | Feb 25
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It’s with regret this week that we inform you, our readers, about something we believe is important to let you know about but, in the end, were not able to get onto our pages.
As you are all aware, the nation of Haiti was devastated in January by an earthquake and series of aftershocks...
Editorial | Feb 24
A group of volunteers taking care of the West Parry Sound District’s stray cats may have reached the end of their leash.
There is apparent demand for what the non-profit Parry Sound Animal Rescue Services does. Day after day, residents contact them asking if they could please take in a...
Editorial | Feb 24
The flurry of activity surrounding preparations for the G8 Summit will become even more palpable as the snow begins to melt.
There are already signs of it taking root with an advertisement in this newspaper just last week. It states a company has been contracted to provide on...
Editorial | Feb 24
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare interim CEO Barry Monaghan destroyed whatever credibility he had as the lead administrator of our hospitals with news this week that he collected almost $500,000 in taxpayers’ money for essentially doing nothing.
Monaghan has gone on record reassuring...
Editorial | Feb 19
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This is getting a little confusing. When the Town of Parry Sound threatened to hike arena user fees for outside residents because neighbouring townships would help pay for the operation of the rink, and other widely-used assets, it appeared to be a bold move that might just recoup some operational...
Editorial | Feb 18
In eco-worship literature the wolf is often described as a beautiful, majestic animal.
Haunting eyes, distinct handsome facial features against a thick, rich coat then paired inseparably in the mind with their piercing haunting howls launched into the a starry moonlit night – it’s easy...
Editorial | Feb 17
Community celebrations in Huntsville started early with the Olympic Torch Run coming through town in December and, since then, the fever has been spreading.
Area schools are bringing the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games even closer to home by putting on events for their students right here...
Editorial | Feb 17
Personal support workers who work for the Victorian Order of Nurses in Parry Sound are right to draw a line in the sand.
There is growing demand for assisted living employees – people willing to help disabled and aging residents bathe, eat and manage other household tasks most of us take for...
Editorial | Feb 17
Some councillors may not like it, but discussion over a second ice pad in Bracebridge is long overdue.
What’s unfortunate, however, is that talks will be taking place in the months leading up to the municipal election, a time when some councillors abandon rational thought in favour of...
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