Category Archives: Beyond the Headlines

A party leader that was once left on the sidelines provided a refreshing reminder of what politics should be about last night in Ottawa. As we narrowly avoided a Christmas election campaign when the f...

One of my least-favourite safety measures will be a thing of the past when the clock strikes midnight tonight in Belleville. Many communities across Ontario, including Belleville and Brighton, committ...

As we prepare to help the homeless through another bitter winter, I was encouraged to see that some of those who served and protected our nation were getting a little extra attention to help keep them...

A vote will be held later today to possibly end what may go down as the most senseless shutdown in U.S. government history. We are now in day 43 of what is already the longest period of time ever that...

Once again this year, it won't just be Rudolph using a bright red nose to guide people safely home around the holidays. This week, they held the official launch event for this year's edition of Operat...

In this space one week ago, we talked about how Toronto almost inherited the San Francisco Giants in a potential relocation deal that collapsed two years before the Ontario capital was instead granted...

The place you hold is people's hearts is more important that the tiles you held or the jobs you did. I was very moved by the tribute paid at last night's meeting of Quinte West Council to the late, gr...

I am of two minds when it comes to an infrequent event in the world of politics, which happened on one of the largest stages in Canada yesterday. Nova Scotia M-P Chris d'Entremont, in a surprise move,...

We often say that we are smarter than our friends south of the border. This week, we shall see. A high-stakes clash is currently unfolding in Ottawa as the first budget of the new Liberal government u...

Elijah Brahaney was the overtime hero as the Tweed Oil Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the host County Royals in a Northern Premier Sr. A Hockey League contest last weeken...