Category Archives: Opinion
Beyond the Headlines - Go BSens Go!
One of my earliest memories is holding my father's hand in one hand and a Reese's peanut butter cup in the other, while cheering, "Go Bulls Go!" These cherished memories have grown even more significa...
Aug 15, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - Celebrating children's wonder and curiosity in a new hospital
Ever so often, a great news story comes along that lifts your spirits and stays with you. Yesterday was that day. It hit in just the right way, showing the beauty of curiosity and wonder in the eyes o...
Aug 14, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - Celebrating children's wonder and curiosity in a new hospital
Ever so often, a great news story comes along that lifts your spirits and stays with you. Yesterday was that day. It hit in just the right way, showing the beauty of curiosity and wonder in the eyes o...
Aug 14, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - Automated Speed Enforcement cameras not the problem; speeding is
Automated Speed Enforcement cameras are not the problem; speeding is. On Monday, Belleville Council accepted a staff report that did not support Coun. Kelly Henderson's request to disable the cameras ...
Aug 13, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - Salute to our heroes fighting wildfires
In a time of crisis, we witness the remarkable courage and dedication of those who serve on the front lines. As wildfires rage across most provinces and in recent days here in southern Ontario, I'd li...
Aug 12, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - Touch-a-Truck and accessibility
One of my favourite events that was recently a huge success in Quinte West will also return Belleville to delight children of all ages next month. Touch-a-Truck was held in Centennial Park in Quinte W...
Aug 07, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - the power of fundraising friendship
An amazing fundraising drive has sprinted past the finish line in more ways that one, partially due to the power of friendship. Kristin's Camino-a 10-day, 140-kilometre pilgrimage across Spain-has rai...
Jul 21, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - Throne Speech passes without vote
We now know the answer to the age-old question, "when is a confidence vote NOT a confidence vote?" When you don't actually vote on it. We could have been headed for a new election on Wednesday night. ...
Jun 06, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - joint police operation in Cobourg includes BPS
There are no borders when it comes to crime, and thankfully those who serve and protect are more than willing to cross a few lines to get the job done. On Thursday, there was a joint police operation ...
Feb 03, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - a look ahead at 2025
As we start a new year, there are many things I am looking forward to and some I am not. While progress has been made locally on the new homelessness hub in Belleville, it is this year that the facili...
Jan 02, 2025