Dave Adsett

As the debate over speed cameras ensued, everyone was waiting to see what Premier Doug Ford’s new legislation to ban the practice looked like. 

Although highly trained and ready for action, we suspect many emergency services partners would be content waiting for a call, rather than attending one.

It had been some time since we stared deep into her brown eyes.

In recent weeks it seems a light has turned on for some new home buyers and local councils: high density equals little parking. Rockwood, Erin, Centre Wellington and no doubt other spots that have had big-builder subdivisions pop up in recent years all sing the same tune.

Back in 2017, councils across the province were compelled to establish a code of conduct.

First it was Glen Allan, last week was Arthur. Thieves took off with historical plaques for reasons unknown. 

It was with a sense of sadness that we laid last week’s newspaper down.

It takes a bit to pull a fast one on a farmer. 

It would have been 20-plus years ago that an old reporter made the pitch that our systems are broken – irreparably.

First was Paris and now it’s Singapore.

Every now and again, a visionary shows up. Boy, could we use someone like that today.

There was a time when $3 per hour was a decent rate of pay.

A few items we came across lately had us pondering whether the working class is on the verge of a moment like when Marie Antoinette apparently said, “Let them eat cake.” 

Often the above phrase is associated with raising young people well. For our purposes this week, it is a hearty congratulations to Drayton 150 Celebration organizers, who managed to pull off an event that will long be remembered.

Next Tuesday, Canadians will embark on a day off for Canada Day.