Still have to be told
These types of editorials have become a regular, annual staple.Two decades ago, at this time of year, an editorial was written in The Temiskaming Speaker urging readers not to get behind the wheel of any motorized vehicle after drinking even a small amount of alcohol.As part of
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The Bus RideAt this time of year it seems every occurrence is magnified and attributed to the Christmas season.Bad news such as fatalities and economic layoffs take on even more tragic proportions than if they had happened at any other time of year.On the other hand, any
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The “new normal”
Dear Editor:The health care system in Ontario is in crisis. Most of us understand that. Unfortunately the rhetoric coming from the provincial Liberal government would have us believe that it can no longer afford to put more money into the system because we are broke.The reality is
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Letter of the Week
Remembering Gerry BernatchezDear Editor:It is with sorrow that we see the passing of Gerry Bernatchez of Matachewan. To those of us who have had the pleasure of working with him on behalf of the United Seniors Citizens of Ontario (USCO), he will be
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The Syrian RefugeesA story that this week is receiving some reader feedback and, anecdotally, can be heard in the community is the national and local story of bringing in Syrian refugees.The elected Justin Trudeau government made a promise of bringing in 25,000 Syrian refugees before the
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Lest We Forget II
Dear Editor:Yet more intrigue since the Opinion was airedA department dismissed, was their judgment impaired?Opinions yet to comeTil then, they’ll stay mumLet’s hope for the ratepayer, that they are not erredIt’s silly time again, in the City by the shoresHas a new
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Praising George DukovacDear Editor:I think a big thank you should go out to Mr. (George) Dukovac who has tirelessly raked the leaves at the cenotaph and library all fall.He had the cenotaph grounds spotless for Remembrance Day, then they put up the Christmas lights in the
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Where to Shop?
The Christmas season in Temiskaming is officially underway.Already we see many of our businesses – either externally or internally – having their places of work decorated in the seasonal adornments. The week or two after Remembrance Day seems to be the time when many of our residences
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Thank you Survivor Diaries
Dear Editor:On behalf of all the veterans who attended the ribbon cutting of the book, Survivor Diaries, on November 7, 2015, I wish to thank Lois Perry and Gordon Brock for the fine job of publishing and printing of the book. It was great to see so many
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Bad manners at the cenotaph
Dear Editor:As we gathered at the cenotaph to honour and respect those who suffered and gave their lives for our freedom, there were some in the gathering that left their respect at home.Their talk was so loud, it disrupted those standing near them.In the future it
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