• All The World's A Circus - William Thomas
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All The News That’s Fit To Entertain And Kill

Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me! Is a wonderfully funny one hour program that airs on National Public Radio in the US on weekends. The show presents an odd, but intelligent take on that week’s news using celebrity guests and a … Continue reading →

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• Local Hippie

Herbal Bath Soak

Herbal Bath Soak If you’ve been reading my columns lately, I’m sure you can tell that I’m always searching for ways to use the things growing around me. I’ve found a new recipe that I’d love to share! It’s for … Continue reading →

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• Mother May I?

Cabbage Roll Soup

Recipe It’s harvest time, and I’m sad to say I lost all of my cabbages in the garden to some kind of pest but I know others have had better luck. I got this recipe years ago from a friend. … Continue reading →

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Manitoulin OPP detachment highlights new facility

A small group of visitors met with Manitoulin OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Megan Moriarty yesterday to highlight the new facility and how state-of-the-art technology is changing policing. Moriarty says the new facility centralizes policing for the Manitoulin Island and Espanola … Continue reading →

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• Michael Mantha's News From The Park

Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 200911

The pandemic has forced all of us to make some major changes to so much of what we do in our lives and daily routines. Some of the changes are pretty small and hardly noticeable while others seem gargantuan in … Continue reading →

• Carol Hughes' Column
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Carol Hughes’ column – Tax breaks aren’t going to pay our pandemic debt

There is a lot of speculation about how we will pay for our pandemic response these days.  Incredibly, there are still some who are trotting out the tired and predictable mantra of tax-cuts as a method to stimulate and grow … Continue reading →

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Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign revs up

Starting Monday morning, Tim Hortons across the country will host one of their most popular fundraisers; the Smile Cookie Campaign. Denis Lefebvre, who owns three franchises including Espanola, McKerrow and Blind River says the Smile Cookies are sold for a … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11 19 years ago

There will be muted ceremonies across the U-S today, to mark the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that left almost three-thousand people dead. The COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed official commemorations, with two small events being held in New … Continue reading →