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Opinion: Librarians are on frontlines in war on intellectual freedom

"Canadians have the right to access diverse ideas, literature and viewpoints without censorship, allowing libraries, schools, bookstores and readers to explore both popular and controversial works," write Susan Elliott and Dr. Robin Williams Foster.

The Turner Report: The voice from the big house

"There are suddenly more reasons to talk about Mr. Hummel as he uses social media this week to eviscerate your reporter. Ad hominem arguments are always exciting. He does it well," writes Garth Turner.

Dr. Brown: All diseases are spread by living organisms — except these ones

"Transmissible prion is extremely stable and very hard to destroy with chemical disinfectants or heat — far more so than for the case of viruses and bacteria," writes Dr. William Brown.

Ross’s Ramblings: The ‘good ol’ days’ are here, right now

"Life was tough and a never-ending challenge. Travelling on foot or on horseback or in wagons. Am I the only one who never thinks about this stuff? It was a long way to the West Coast, wasn’t it?" writes Ross Robinson.

Exploring History: The Old Mill Inn, c. 1980

Constructed around 1782 as a grist mill, this building was one of the first “King’s Mills” in what would later become Upper Canada. The mill was originally operated the Secords.

Letter: Prepare for another parade in town

"We love a parade here. Even if it rolls over us and breaks our backs while it destroys our town," writes Rick Monette.

Letter: Ideas to make parking lot fit better in town

"If we are considering a major construction project on the old hospital on Wellington Street, it would be pertinent to look at restructuring that end of Queen Street (Picton)," writes Malcolm Newton.

Letter: ‘NIMBYism’ vs. protecting our heritage

"It appears to this writer that Save Our Rand Estate is basically trying to preseve the historical and heritage assets that have been determined by experts to be located at the site, for the benefit of current and future generations," writes Derek Collins.

Letter: To preserve pickleball in NOTL, we need an indoor court

"In a Canadian climate, outdoor courts can only provide a seasonal solution. Play is limited to a relatively short portion of the year and is frequently interrupted by rain, wind, excessive heat and cold temperatures," writes Ron Pychel.

Letter: Despite past issues, TASC tulip farm are good neighbours

"Frank and Jill did a great job communicating with us, last year and this year, making changes to improve the traffic flow and eliminate congestion," write Bruce and Regina Robb.

SORE says new Rand Estate plan ‘flies in the face’ of Ontario Land Tribunal ruling

Lyle Hall, member of Save Our Rand Estate, says this project proposed for the historic Rand Estate lands in Old Town is "a classic wolf in sheep's clothing."

No new candidates registered in NOTL election, one incumbent plans return

Several big questions continue to hang over the race, including whether the 2022-26 council table will largely stay intact or if NOTL voters will deliver a major political shakeup this year.

Virgil Stampede bets on families: Changing ride lineup helps create calmer atmosphere, organizers say

The Stampede celebrated its 59th year this past weekend, and an organizer says focusing on families and adding more children's rides has eliminated most security problems the carnival had in the past.

Caregivers in NOTL say they’re facing gaps, inconsistency in support services

Caregivers in NOTL say services meant to offer them reprieve while helping their elderly and sick loved ones are failing to provide the consistent care and stress relief they need.

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