The perils of rental insecurity
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Those who rent their homes, rather than owning them, know all too well the insecurity that renting can...
New research finds nine out of ten Canadians are reading newspapers
The most recent Newspapers 24/7 research confirms that Canadians are still turning to news media in printed and digital formats. Research from November/December 2021...
Why Libraries Matter
by Mary Kate Laphen, CEO, Merrickville Public Library
When I was asked to write about the role of libraries in the community, I was at...
Don’t underestimate the value of rural grandparents
by Theresa Bergeron
The young are born in the digital fast world. That’s all they know…until they spend time at grandma’s house. Here, they experience...
Overcoming the stereotype
by Vicki Ogilvie, Ogilvie’s Auto & Fleet Service
I am Vicki Ogilvie, the co-owner of Ogilvie’s Auto & Fleet Service in Jasper, On. As a...
Why doesn’t she just leave?
by Jordyn, Sexual Assault Support Counsellor, Victim Services Leeds and Grenville
“Why doesn’t she just leave?”, a phrase often heard by outsiders looking in once...
Early but still cold March
by John Baldwin
I became very aware of something the other evening that I thought was unusual. When still in the vicinity of one of...
Building on strong supports
Dr Crystal Doyle, Chief of Emergency Medicine, WDMH
“As a little girl growing up on a farm on Prince Edward Island, I always thought I...
Christine’s story
by Nanda Wubs-Huizenga
Christine: To most, she was eccentric, reclusive, and different – to me she was my friend.
In the summer of 2000, our family...
The predicament of women: children vs careers
by Katherine Bell
All mothers want to provide the best for their children. Finding the perfect balance between providing care and providing financial resources can...