Walk a Mile in her Shoes is a walk in support of domestic violence awareness, and for the lives lost, survivors and those still struggling. Organizers are calling for the public, as well as first responders and nurses to meet at Rainy Lake Square, Friday October 8, between noon and […]
Features
By Bob Cox
Publisher, Winnipeg Free Press
Publisher, Winnipeg Free Press
“Falsehood flies, and the truth comes limping after it.” If you think that quote comes from someone studying the spread of misinformation through social media, think again. Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels, wrote those words in 1710, more than 300 years ago. The quote has been rephrased and repeated […]
By Tim Shoults
Operations Manager, Aberdeen Publishing
Operations Manager, Aberdeen Publishing
United States Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan famously wrote in the Washington Post in 1983: “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.” Moynihan died in 2003 – the year before the launch of a little company called Facebook. I try not to read too much into […]
Champions of Truth for Local Communities Local newspapers play an essential role in keeping communities informed, engaged, and thriving by delivering credible, authentic news and information that cannot be found anywhere else. Newspapers are the glue that keeps communities connected and are crucial players in the local economies where they […]
By Gordon Cameron
Maybe I’m a bit of a throw-back, but when it comes to debating the issues of the day, my style leans more towards persuasion rather than brute force. I like to build my case point-by-point, parry the objections where I can, and when I can’t, I like to take them […]
All squash are pumpkins, but not all pumpkins are squash. Pumpkins are gourds you grow that primarily wind up as jack-o-lanterns and then spend the rest of the fall and most of the winter rotting on your doorstep. Squash on the other hand are delicious vegetables you lovingly nurture in […]
Thanksgiving day is Monday ( October 11th ). One thing definitely to be thankful for is that we are able to get together much easier then last Thanksgiving. Thanks to medical changes with Covid. Here’s hoping everyone enjoys their weekend, enjoying our new normal. Enjoy family, friends and a delicious […]
Marnie and I have been travelling to visit relatives that we have not seen in the past three years. We would have travelled last year to visit her mother and brother and their children but Covid made travel feel unsafe. We enjoy travelling in late September and early October because […]
The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has come and gone. I donned my orange t-shirt. I read from my copy of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Summary published in 2015; something I try to do every day. I listened to speakers and […]
This is Ontario Agriculture Week! Though I think we should celebrate our industry all year long, things are ramped up this week! It is a special time to think about the acres that are cared for by our producers, the abundance of food produced, the employees in our industry, and […]
Dear editor, This email comes to you with great concern about eye care in Ontario. I was completely shocked when I called to book an appointment with an optometrist today. I am 58 years old and have worked since I was 15 years old. I paid into a benefits program […]
