Category Archives: Opinion

Beyond the Headlines - EV incentives versus mandates
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...
Paul Martin Feb 06, 2026

CZECH POINTS: '69 Super Bowl was pivotal moment in NFL history
It's been called the most important Super Bowl. Ever. Hard to argue with that. Super Bowl III. The Orange Bowl in Miami. Jan. 12, 1969. New York Jets versus Baltimore Colts. Joe Namath versus The Esta...
Paul Martin Feb 06, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Stephen Harper
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...
Paul Martin Feb 05, 2026
Beyond the Headlines - Len Arminio
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...
Paul Martin Feb 03, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Catherine O'Hara
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 ...
Paul Martin Feb 02, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - dangers of social media disaster reports
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 ...
Paul Martin Jan 28, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - ICE activity and deaths in Minneapolis
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...
Brock Ormond Jan 27, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - dig out for safety
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...
Paul Martin Jan 26, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Belleville Police give props to local crossing guards
It warms my heart to see one local service that serves and protects openly acknowledge and appreciate the hard work of another such organization. The Belleville Police Service on Thursday released an ...
Paul Martin Jan 23, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - more TACO's in Davos
I love TACO's, but I especially love them when they are served up on the world stage on live TV. The term I am referring to emerged in the spring of 2025. TACO is short for Trump Always Chickens Out. ...
Paul Martin Jan 22, 2026

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