Category Archives: Opinion

Beyond the Headlines - Operation Red Nose
Once again this year, it won't just be Rudolph using a bright red nose to guide people safely home around the holidays. This week, they held the official launch event for this year's edition of Operat...
Hailey MacDonald Nov 07, 2025

CZECH POINTS: Before the Raptors, the Toronto Almosts
In this space one week ago, we talked about how Toronto almost inherited the San Francisco Giants in a potential relocation deal that collapsed two years before the Ontario capital was instead granted...
Hailey MacDonald Nov 07, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Quinte West Council honours Sally Freeman
The place you hold is people's hearts is more important that the tiles you held or the jobs you did. I was very moved by the tribute paid at last night's meeting of Quinte West Council to the late, gr...
Hailey MacDonald Nov 06, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Chris d'Entremont
I am of two minds when it comes to an infrequent event in the world of politics, which happened on one of the largest stages in Canada yesterday. Nova Scotia M-P Chris d'Entremont, in a surprise move,...
Hailey MacDonald Nov 05, 2025

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...
Hailey MacDonald 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...
Hailey MacDonald 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...
Hailey MacDonald 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...
Hailey MacDonald 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 ...
Hailey MacDonald 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...
Hailey MacDonald Oct 30, 2025