Category Archives: Opinion

Beyond the Headlines - critical minerals and the future in Canada
If we are to be a world power (at least economically), it's long past time for Canada to invest in one industry vital to most of the high-tech sector. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is c...
Paul Martin Jan 12, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Dr. Aruna Alexander
The Quinte Region is mourning the loss of one our most important ambassadors of tolerance, diversity, and interfaith understanding. Dr. Aruna Alexander passed away peacefully last weekend at the age o...
Paul Martin Jan 09, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - new Belleville Police Officers
I would like to provide a few words of wisdom to the two newest members of Belleville's Finest. It was a special week in the Friendly City, as a swearing in ceremony was held on Tuesday for Constables...
Paul Martin Jan 08, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Habitat Village project delayed
Sometimes you don't know what you are dealing with until you peel pack all the layers of the onion, so to speak. The planned Habitat Village development to be constructed in place of the former Bellev...
Paul Martin Jan 07, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Chrystia Freeland
Sometimes your service to your country has a larger impact that most will remember. We will soon big a fond farewell to one of my favourite members of parliament, former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia...
Paul Martin Jan 06, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Venezuela
Apparently, a nation can be at war long before one is actually declared. More details will be released today about the court case at the heart of a shocking U.S. military raid over the weekend, where ...
Paul Martin Jan 05, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - New Year's Levee in Belleville
One of Belleville's finest and most storied traditions will write the next chapter tomorrow (Thursday) as we gather for fun and fellowship. The New Year's Levee will be held at the Quinte Sports and W...
Paul Martin Dec 31, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Significant Weather Event notifications
When bad weather hits the area, one of the greatest dangers is a lack of information. The past two days have seen many local municipalities including Belleville, Stirling/Rawdon and Napanee issue decl...
Paul Martin Dec 30, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Trump class warships
The U.S. military complex is about to add it's most appropriately named vessels in history. President Donald Trump has just announced that they will build a new Trump class warship. They will be up to...
Paul Martin Dec 24, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Alberta's potential vote on separation from Canada
It is time for us once again to show one of the most quintessential parts of our Canadian character. We settle things with ballots and not bullets, with discussion and not violence. Alberta's election...
Paul Martin Dec 23, 2025