Category Archives: Opinion

The last time the Toronto Blue Jays went to the World Series, I got married. Thirty-two years and three kids later, they're back. Toronto won consecutive World Series titles in 1992 and '93, the latte...

An officer at CFB Trenton has once again proven that the base is filled with heroes who make a difference on and off the job. Last Friday, Captain Aaron Niles completed the Ruck for a Cure march, walk...

As we get closer to the upcoming federal budget, many new investments have been announced including one that will have a direct impact on personnel at CFB Trenton. While most of the spotlight last wee...

The Friendly City is celebrating a success story that is unfortunately not being duplicated in many areas of the province. Yesterday, the Ontario government awarded the city of Belleville just over $8...

The 2025 Grey Cup game in Winnipeg is still one month away but when it arrives it'll mark the 50th anniversary of one of the quirkiest CFL championship contests in the 112-year history of the oldest p...

A legacy gift is continuing a life-long commitment to support healthcare for one resident of Prince Edward County. Merrial Leslie (like me) was born in Hamilton, Ontario. Later, in 1961, she and her h...

There are plenty of jobs around if you know where to look, and today many of those opportunities are gathered in one location. The cities of Belleville and Quinte West are holding the Work in Quinte C...

Last week, a local organization launched a fundraising drive that was music to my ears in more ways than one. The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation launched Have You Heard? This fundraisi...

We often ask ourselves how we can help the homeless, and one great way is happening in Quinte West today. The Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD) is holding a FREE Identification & Employment ...

How about those Blue Jays? As the Toronto Blue Jays advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years, this former newspaper sports reporter has a confession to make....