Category Archives: Beyond the Headlines

What do you do when the unthinkable happens in your own backyard? How do you process a story that defies description or any thought of a reasonable motive. All of Canada is coming to grips today with ...

The Superbowl may have been a bit of a Super-bore, but I was very happy to see one thing finally happen. Sam Darnold had his long overdue moment in the sun, and he is now a Superbowl champion. Darnold...

A local MP just completed a key diplomatic mission, in support of an ally that has been under constant fire from another ally (in theory). I would like to say a warm welcome back to Hastings - Lennox ...

It's always better for the government to ask us or give us an incentive rather than telling us what to do. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a series of changes to the auto industry yesterday, spec...

Sometimes a picture is worth more than a thousand words, especially when it is taken through the lens of civility. Former prime minister Stephen Harper's official portrait was unveiled Tuesday afterno...

I would like to take a few moments to pay tribute to someone who helped shape more headlines than almost anyone I know. Recently, Len Arminio passed away. Len was a professor at Loyalist College in th...

The world is mourning the loss of a Canadian icon who shall be remembered in many different ways by fans of all ages. The legendary Catherine O'Hara passed away following a brief illness on Friday at ...

When bad weather happens, there are often major hazards to be dodged in cyberspace, as well as on the road. Yesterday, the Quinte Region was hammered by snow squalls and whiteout conditions that were ...

The rule of law must apply to everyone or it becomes just words on a page. A bit of a reset is now going on in Minneapolis, as U-S Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino will apparently be leaving, wi...

As we dig out from another record-setting snowfall, emergency responders want you to keep one key word in mind for the safety of you and your family. That word is ACCESS. Belleville Fire Chief Dan Smi...