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January 22, 2009 / Columns

Christian Perspectives

Hope, during dark days

Rev. Mary Ranger

Well, here we are. A full three weeks into 2009, and I haven't yet broken a new year's resolution! I confess I made that easy for myself this year by not making any. More...

National Affairs

'To cut or not to cut' is the question

Claire Hoy

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is in the midst of a coast-to-coast pre-budget jaunt which he describes as a "listening" tour. Perhaps he should start by listening to himself. More...

Basic Black

Knocking back egg nog

Arthur Black

Cheers, everyone! I am just embarking on my second year without the lubricating accompaniment of alcohol - and frankly it hasn't been all that tough. More...

We are a unique nation, continent wide with a vast northern expanse. I was asked as a southerner how we should develop northern Canada. I live in Loretto, a small community in southern Ontario. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY MARILYN MURRAY Branch 233, Orangeville

We wish to thank June Hughes in memory of Marjorie Kennedy and Eva Gillingham for her donation to the Barrier Free Access Campaign. Branch 233 appreciates your support to this ongoing Campaign. More...

Bookworm sez

Book has tidbits, surprises on Mounties

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Ever since you've been old enough to walk, your parents have taught you that a policeman is your friend. If you're lost, look for a policeman or woman to help you find your way home. More...

Museum Matters

A place to remember

How does Dufferin celebrate its heritage? Traditionally, by involving the entire community and by celebrating all year long! The staff of the Dufferin County Museum and Archives are looking forward to 2009. Why? More...

Queen's Park

Where have all the great orators gone?

Eric Dowd

Ontarians may lament they have no orators as spellbinding as Barack Obama, but they once had and aren't making them any more. More...

Angles 'n' Attitudes

Quartoseptcentennial

Or should that be demisemiseptcentennial? There is a difference of opinion as to what a 175th anniversary should be called. Whatever! More...

Dipping Into the Past

Winter storms blocked railways near Collingwood

125 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 24, 1884 • Many of the railway lines have been blocked with snow the last few days. More...