Category Archives: Opinion

Beyond the Headlines - Federal budget and chance of another election
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...
Kay Joly Nov 04, 2025

SENIOR HOCKEY: Kings snap losing skid
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...
Kay Joly Nov 03, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Jays playoff run memories
What memories you take from something often determine how you face another day. Jays fans were devastated as Canada's team lost in game six and seven over the weekend, both in heartbreaking fashion. I...
Kay Joly Nov 03, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Halloween safety
Before the Jays try to wrap up the world series tonight, two more teams will be working hard to keep things safe instead of just scary for Halloween. Police and volunteers will be out on the streets o...
Kay Joly Oct 31, 2025

CZECH POINTS: San Fran saga was Giant step for Blue Jays
As Canada's one and only Major League Baseball club (R.I.P., Montreal Expos) battles to capture its first World Series pennant since 1993 it's hard to believe the Toronto Blue Jays almost weren't and ...
Kay Joly Oct 31, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Trey Yesavage
One of the best stories coming out of the Blue Jays playoff run is about a rookie phenom who was born 10 years after they last won the world series. Trey Yesavage was brilliant. He silenced the 52.000...
Kay Joly Oct 30, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Yardmen Arena Monument
You should always be willing to make the time and effort to honour those who helped pave the way. That happened yesterday in Belleville, as dignitaries gathered to officially reveal the new CN Yardmen...
Kay Joly Oct 29, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - the dominance of Shohei Ohtani
As the old saying goes, if you want to be the best you have to beat the best, and the Toronto Blue Jays have the chance to do that tonight. Shohei Ohtani put on another performance for the ages in gam...
Kay Joly Oct 28, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Hospice Quinte open house next week
A group that provides end-of-life care for people in the Quinte Region is opening its doors to the public next week. Hospice Quinte will be holding an Open House at the Stan Klemencic Care Centre on O...
Kay Joly Oct 24, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - remembering QW Councillor Sally Freeman
One of the longest-serving, most caring and personable Councillors in the history of any local municipality has passed away. I was beyond shocked when I learned early this morning that Trenton Ward Co...
Kay Joly Oct 23, 2025

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