I am in support of small businesses controlling the amount of people in their store or restaurant. Doing everything to stay afloat but keeping people safe. But watching the news tonight, I feel the protesting in front of Family Kitchen in Leamington did a grave disservice. Not a mask in sight, […]
Opinion
A Heartfelt Thank You to our Public Works Department
The Kingsville Public Works Department just cleaned and plowed our street of snow this morning December 1, 2020. There were two fellas in the truck. The one was driving and plowing. The other came out of the truck and was actually cleaning the end of every driveway where the plow […]
As I Remember … Stranded on the Ice
I answered the phone. It was a member of the Livesey family informing me that kids were stranded on the ice. My dad and I drove to the lake. There was a crowd and the Fire Department. I asked a friend, “What’s the story?” and he said, “They have three […]
A Letter to the Editor from a Former Kingsville Resident
Editor: In June 1959 a popular teacher was assigned to talk with graduating students. When I walked into his office Mr. Campbell said, “Dickie, what are we going to do?” He knew that I was not going to graduate. He asked, “What do you want to do?” I said, “Join the […]
Policing by Consent: On protecting and serving the old-fashioned way
OP-ED “Policing by Consent” Can we protect and serve the old-fashioned way? Violence by police against persons of colour sparked global advocacy and activism like “Black Lives Matter,” slogans like “I Can’t Breathe” and “Driving While Black,” and high-profile public protests like famous athletes “taking a knee.” While many acts […]