Daring to be the Church

June 23, 2016

To the Editor, Pierre Burton published a book 50 years ago entitled, The Comfortable Pew. It was a critique of Western Christianity’s seeming comfort in a society that, for all intents and purposes, was being blown apart by hate, prejudice, marginalization of the weak, war, and fear.

Plan doesn’t work

To the Editor, Anyone who will read my plight and respond with a positive outcome. My husband’s friends, and community members, have spent many hours ...

Remember the golden rule

To the Editor, Last week two Canadian soldiers were murdered in separate incidents by men who had converted to Islam. The murderers were not part ...

Bancroft Farmers’ market opens new season

The Bancroft Farmers’ Market got its second season off to a great start last Friday, on a perfect sunny day. Manager Ervin Weber noted that ...

Committee seeking volunteers

The Wollaston Heritage Committee is a dedicated group of volunteers working to improve upon a local landmark by enhancing its natural beauty and charm and telling its historical and geographical history. Our committee is re-vitalizing the old 19th century Coe Hill iron mine, and our plans will make the hamlet of Coe Hill a tourist hub between Highways 62 and 28.

Embarrassed Canadian

To the Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 23 I found myself on the channel that shows QUESTION PERIOD at the Canadian Parliament that is suppose to ...

Harper’s refusal to attend global climate summit a shame unacceptable

Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution. We need determined leadership to make progress, but that can’t happen if our Prime Minister can’t even be bothered to show up.

The devil is always in the details

To the Editor, I would like to thank Jim Eadie for his recent article concerning the various communications from Daryl Kramp that we, his constituents, ...