MPP Harris gives thumbs down to Throne Speech
New Premier Kathleen Wynne’s attempt to reach out to the opposition parties, a move to prop up a…
Month: February 2013
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Woolwich leans towards hosting an OLG casino; debate continues
The certainty of millions in revenues versus perhaps, maybe the possibility of some problems that we may already…
Local schools maintain average in annual rankings
Schools in the townships are largely holding steady in the current edition of the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking…
Police launch anti-bullying contest for region’s youth
For those of us who grew up back in the days of old-fashioned playground-beatings and lunch-money-robbing, today’s Facebook,…
EDSS students to nurture seedlings for Trees
The Trees for Woolwich project, which aims to plant 23,000 trees by 2016 – one for every resident…
Skate Elmira seeking public input on proposed park
As anyone who has ever put their feet on a skateboard can attest, wheels just don’t travel well…
Jacks eliminated in 2nd round of playoffs
It was a hard-fought series that extended all the way to an overtime period in game seven, but…
Kings drop another pair of games
It is true that, in recent weeks, the Elmira Sugar Kings have racked up more losses than wins,…
Homemade granola a great way to start eating clean
Eating clean – have you heard of it? It seems to be all the rage these days, which…
Keeping the tradition alive
As a kid Ken Jessop remembers the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival as one long line. Even back then…