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January 21, 2026

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Searching for silver linings

Why does it always seem like the bad news hits all at once? With staff shortages at the local hospital putting lives in jeopardy, to

Off the mark

In the first throne speech following the federal election, the government laid out their plans for the upcoming . . .

Freedom of expression

It seems like only yesterday that Canadians were up in arms about the issue of freedom of expression. All it took to . . .

Dark days ahead

The year is 90 per cent over and for many, this final season is more depressing than usual.  The trees are barren, devoid of .

Why we remember

The ceremonies are over, the wreaths have been laid, another Remembrance Day in the books.  For those who have lived the . . .

We’re special and we know it

Last week, the provincial representative responsible for the Outaouais, Mathieu Lacombe, moved a resolution . . .

The future of news

I set out with the intention of writing an editorial.  I really did.  Every week I have the (un)enviable position of . . .

New term, old problems

It’s all over but the crying.   After a seemingly endless deluge of election hype and . . .

Legitimate debate

Last week, an audience of millions took in what passes for political discourse in our country, in two televised . . .

Searching for silver linings

Why does it always seem like the bad news hits all at once? With staff shortages at the local hospital putting lives in jeopardy, to layoffs at local businesses threatening family’s livelihoods with less than a week to go before

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Off the mark

In the first throne speech following the federal election, the government laid out their plans for the upcoming . . .

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Dark days ahead

The year is 90 per cent over and for many, this final season is more depressing than usual.  The trees are barren, devoid of . . .

Read More »

Why we remember

The ceremonies are over, the wreaths have been laid, another Remembrance Day in the books.  For those who have lived the . . .

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The future of news

I set out with the intention of writing an editorial.  I really did.  Every week I have the (un)enviable position of . . .

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Legitimate debate

Last week, an audience of millions took in what passes for political discourse in our country, in two televised . . .

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