Editorials

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.

In another week the school year ends.