Opinion

During a recent Committee of the Whole meeting council was the recipient of an in-depth tutorial from a corporate communications expert.

Celebrate Move for Health Week by participating in the Walkers' Parade on Monday (May 9) at 10 a.m., when walkers of all ages are invited to participate.

EDITOR, I learned today that our local bookstore, "The Bookshelf" is closing. As fellow business owner I feel sympathy for their situation but more than that, I feel outraged.

The 2011 federal election was truly the most interesting vote of which I've ever been a part.

EDITOR, Re.: Redpoint. Part 2.

The American black bear (Ursus americanus) can hibernate for five to seven months without eating, drinking, urinating or defecating - surviving on nothing but the air it breathes and the energy reserved in its body.

EDITOR, Elimination of free dump weekend is not the answer.

It can never be stressed enough that when choosing plants, trees or shrubs, the rule of thumb is to select the plant for the right conditions. You can't grow roses in the shade, and most hostas will not perform in bright sunshine.

The water-cooler talk on Monday morning goes something like this: "Hey, we're not doin' too well lately, but I still think that we're gonna win." "Yeah, but I'm not jumping off the bandwagon; I'm not a fair-weather fan.

EDITOR, So...