Among the axioms we live by in the world of journalism is that stories, editorials and columns we expect to cause a stir, often don’t, while reports we deem innocuous can end up setting off a firestorm.
The Paper Bag Premier
Just when you thought our provincial government couldn’t possibly have any more flops to flip, Premier Doug Ford and Co. have managed to announce a reversal of yet another major policy initiative.
Editor post latest stop on journalistic journey
“So who is this guy?” you may be asking as you reach the opinion section of this week’s issue of your local newspaper?
Performing arts symposium to be held in Minto, May 23-26
Registration is now open for a province-wide performing arts symposium to be held in the Town of Minto in May.
Proposal to end free water testing for private wells raises alarm bells
A regional source water protection committee is sounding the alarm about a proposal to end free water testing for private wells in Ontario.
Site plan agreement paves way for Royal Terrace addition
Town of Minto council has approved a site plan control agreement for a 99-bed addition to long-term care (LTC) facilities at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston.
Drayton Kinsmen Farm show returns, April 12-13
Rural Ontario’s agribusiness showcase is back. The Drayton Kinsmen Farm show will return for its 39th edition this spring after three years of pandemic-related cancellations.
Howick CBO recovering after ‘freak accident’
A local man has a new hero, his granddaughter, who got him safely to the hospital after a softball-sized rock slammed through the windshield of his vehicle and shattered his face as he was driving on the 8th Line near his rural home on Feb. 13.
Lobb holds onto critic post; Nater replaced in shadow cabinet
One of the region’s two Members of Parliament has retained his position in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s new shadow cabinet, while the other has been replaced.
Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel
Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.
Matt Rae wins in Perth-Wellington to continue local Tory tradition
Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae was elected MPP for this riding in the June 2 election that saw Premier Doug Ford’s PCs expand on the majority government they held after the 2018 election.
David Connolly made Broadway history, now advocates for inclusion in the arts
David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.
Local hockey heavyweight preparing for Ice Wars comp
With hundreds of fights under his gloves over decades of competitive hockey at various levels, Minto 81’s forward Corey Allen could certainly be considered an ice warrior.
Minto midwife experiences life in northern community
Puvirnituq is a village of about 1,500 people in the Nunavik territory of northern Quebec. A six-hour plane ride from Montreal, it is located beyond the tree line at the mouth of Hudson Bay.
Co-op members approve merger
A merger between two local farm cooperatives has been approved.
