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Answers to Diana’s Quiz – July 18, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The two Diomede Islands...

Outdoor chairs for sale

Two Faulkner 'zero gravity' chairs in navy,...

Caroline Yuill — obituary

Yuill (nee Drynan), Caroline Ann Peacefully at home...

Letters to the Editor

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Just wondering…

I wonder why the bunny and her baby insist on chewing on the pedals on my flowers in my garden. Despite the fact that I have sprinkled red pepper...

Calling all new residents to Mississippi Mills

Welcome. It’s so nice to meet you. It can be scary moving to a new town, but rest assured you have chosen wisely—your life is going to change for...

Reader comments on importance of volunteers

I was really pleased to see the News article published on the Mississippi Mills municipal website entitled From the Office of the Mayor – National Volunteer Week – April...
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An outburst or a plea for a sympathetic ear?

There was an incident at Council on Tuesday night. It could have been an inebriated fan at a concert or an over zealous candidate...

A national online electoral reform survey is now active

This is to advise that the federal government has launched a website (https://www.mydemocracy.ca/) meant to gather input from all Canadians on what they want...

“Coffee to stay please”

Contented is the word for my state of being this morning---a shared camaraderie with other frequent patrons of my go-to coffee house. I often...

Reader responds to ‘civil society’ letter

I am Gloria Leonard my name was on the bottom of my letter, Jan's name was on the bottom of her letter there was...

Did We Just Get Fooled Again?

Recall those days a short one year ago before the 2015 election?  The Liberal platform said: “We are committed to ensuring that 2015 will be...

A civil society, eh?

This past week, indeed this past year, we have watched the political process of a democratic society become a nasty, name calling street brawl. ...

Choices Have Consequences

Editor's Note: We received this letter a couple of days before last night's election results. Its sentiments seem especially apt now. Described as hostile, divisive,...

The “compromise” to destroy

Almonte residents were bitterly disappointed at the October 18, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting to hear six councillors and the mayor vote to...

Letter to Council on parklands vote

To The Mayor and Councillors Mississippi Mills I am writing to express my deep disappointment with Council following the Committee of the Whole meeting held on...

Tread lightly

Sometimes you need to leave home turf to find the blessings and gifts you have on your own doorstep. I for one am very thankful...

Reader concerned about ‘hanging person’ Halloween display in town

Good morning, I am a taxpaying resident of Almonte and wish to comment on a ghoulish Halloween item resembling a person hanging from a tree....

Reflection On Self Awareness

"I am part of all that I have met." A frequently quoted line from Tennyson's poem Ulysses would suggest that I too become a...

Reader concerned about Town’s dealings with residents

Dear Editor: Where has the Compassion and Empathy Gone with Mississippi Mills' Mayor, Council and Senior Staff? It is sad to see that Mississippi Mills has...

Is there value in your online poll?

I read a comment in the Millstone that said: “In this day and age you can create an online poll in minutes”. That got...
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