Category Archives: Opinion

The Quinte Region is pausing to honour the memory of a man who was a giant in the field of student transportation and safety. Alvin (Al) Parkhurst passed away on Saturday at the tender age of 99 1/2 y...

As we celebrate a solid performance at the winter Olympics with 21 medals, and lament the loss in the final for both women and men's hockey, I take some solace from one of the surest bets in sports. W...

A local couple who are cornerstones of the business community will be honoured at a special event in Quinte West next month. The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce will recognize Honorary Lifetime Member...

Yesterday, Canada took an expensive step that is also a very necessary one as we continue to redefine ourselves outside of our relationship with our big brother to the south. Prime Minister Mark Carne...

One of the most significant figures in the civil rights movement south of the border has died. His family announced this morning that the Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84. Jacks...

I have a slight glimmer of hope that the constant stress of the past few months and the tragic events of this week are causing a subtle shift in the way things are being done in the nation's capital. ...

Fans of one of the biggest shows on the 90's are mourning the loss of one of its most prominent and beloved stars. James Van Der Beek, the actor best known for his role on 1990's TV show Dawson's Cree...

What do you do when the unthinkable happens in your own backyard? How do you process a story that defies description or any thought of a reasonable motive. All of Canada is coming to grips today with ...

The Superbowl may have been a bit of a Super-bore, but I was very happy to see one thing finally happen. Sam Darnold had his long overdue moment in the sun, and he is now a Superbowl champion. Darnold...

A local MP just completed a key diplomatic mission, in support of an ally that has been under constant fire from another ally (in theory). I would like to say a warm welcome back to Hastings - Lennox ...