The Millstone

Smile by Roddy Doyle

by Edith Cody-Rice Roddy Doyle's 11th novel Smile is a departure from his previous humour laden novels. With a sharp wit and piercing insight, Roddy...

Diana’s Quiz – November 18, 2017

by Diana Filer Where was the WW1 armistice signed on November 11, 1918? What is the largest river system in Canada? Who wrote, “Oh,...

Judge dismisses Councillors’ libel suit against Steve Maynard

by Edith Cody-Rice In July of 2017, Mayor Shaun McLauglin and Councillor John Edwards sued Steve Maynard for what they claimed were libelous postings...

American Cheese

By L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B. At one time it may not have been entirely unfounded to prefer a rendition of something European over...

Alabama Nut Job

by L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B. For the better part of the last decade we have been traveling to the United States of America...

Tender and Crisp Chicken Legs

by Susan Hanna These tasty chicken legs from Jamie Oliver are quick and easy to make and are a great weekend dinner on a chilly...

Prehistoric Pakenham whale on display in Almonte

by Neil Carleton About 11,500 years ago, the greater Pakenham area was colder than cold. It was still frozen solid beneath the 2 km or...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – November 11, 2017

by Diana Filer With thanks to Bob Lee who supplied three questions this week. Before 1980 Zimbabwe was Southern Rhodesia. Chile honours Bernardo O’Higgins, who...

Diana’s Quiz – November 11, 2017

by Diana Filer With thanks to Bob Lee who supplied three questions this week. What was Zimbabwe called prior to 1980? What country honors the...

In Remembrance

by Tom Deffina The war is over, The armistice is signed No more upturned bloody soil No more the cries of terrified animals Soon the bands will be playing Soon...

Kathleen Frye’s Halloween Pumpkin

Almonte resident Kathleen Frye carves complicated Halloween pumpkins every year. Her display of pumpkins draws children to her front lawn. Here is an example...

Packing

by L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B. Many, many years ago I saw for the first time a carriage clock. The discovery was an enterprising...

Gay Cook’s Poached Eggs in Fresh Tomato Sauce

by Gay Cook Some local tomato crop may still are available in a few stores. Local tomatoes are rich in colour and taste and easy to...

A Reckoning by Linda Spalding

by Edith Cody-Rice By any measure, Linda Spalding has written a very good book. I would count it as one of my favourite novels of...

For sale: Bikes and rack

Film: “A Difficult Year” at St. Andrew’s, April 28

‘NET-WORK: Weaving a human-nature connection’ at Textile Museum