Community Matters: Keeping Canada at the forefront of fighting cancer and disease

The Canadian Cancer Society predicts half of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. Unfortunately, most people will feel cancer’s...

A Senior Moment: ‘A Perfect Gift’

It’s not that I never appreciated having breakfast in bed on Father’s Day. Other years, I happily accepted those carefully chosen ties or socks....

Kudos … & NOTs! by ‘The Stix Man’

Kudos Let me set the stage here. First, I’m a retired golden ager, raised in the area on a farm. I have some medical issues. Diabetes,...

Same old thing, different party

To the Editor: Re:  Miller Op-Ed It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the Liberals would change rules regarding elections, seeing as back in 2011 Mr. Miller’s Conservatives under...

A Senior Moment: ‘Who Am I?’

Earlier this month I found myself back in high school. It was just after Mental Health Week in Ontario and I had been invited...

Elections and democracy

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of Canadian democracy. I write to you today as I have some very serious concerns with new legislation...

Volunteer help with conservation program of fish

To the Editor: The Port Elgin Salmon Hatchery is empty once again after +/- 90,000 Salmon were released into Lake Huron tributaries last week. The volunteer...

Principal Dan Russell leaves a legacy

With only four years until retirement, Russell is moving on to Alexandra Community School in Owen Sound, which is near his home. It will however,...

Good old-fashioned service when you need it

When it comes to customer service, Steve and Becca at Black Sheep Customz - "Your Old School Garage" in Port Elgin, could give lessons. I've...

Is any progress possible?

The storage of radio-active material continues to be more of a political issue than a technical one. Some countries are moving along at a steady...