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Opinion
 COLUMN: One scribe’s unsolicited advice on how to handle the next pandemic
For the past, 18 months I have a received a steady flow of emails containing comments like “they’re doing the best they can” and “I’d like to see you do better” referring to my ongoing criticism of both levels of government as well as public health officials in how they’ve handled, or should I say mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
 Sept. 16, 2021: Anger vs Apathy
The result in next week’s federal election will very much depend on two competing factors – voter anger vs voter apathy. Traditionally, an upset outcome in any election usually depends on voter turnout. The higher the voter turnout, the better for the Opposition. People either vote for something, or against something. Read more
 GUEST COLUMN: End of pandemic brings new and welcome questions/challenges
Summer 2021 is officially here, vaccina-tions are well ahead of my earlier (and yes, wrong) prognostications, and it appears as though our ‘next’ normal is taking shape. This good news brings with it a host of new challenges, welcome as they are.
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COLUMN: Plenty of time to check out these fabulous local food trucks
Here in Orléans we are fortunate indeed to be blessed by a number of excellent food truck. Of course, that hasn’t always been the case. In fact, just four or five years ago there were no food trucks in Orléans, just a handful of chip trucks that sold fries, fries with gravy and perhaps, if you were lucky, your standard poutine. Read more
Sept. 2, 2021: Vaxed and vexed
The debate over vaccine passports and mandatory vaccination policies can be easily boiled down depending on which side of the fence you stand on. If you’ve already been vaccinated, you’re likely in favour of both, or at least the idea of vaccination passports. Read more
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ORLEANS FARMERS MARKET from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Centre, 1585 Tenth Line Rd. Market staff have been working closely with public health officials to create protocols to help make our markets the safest source of fresh, local food possible while we strive to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Ottawa.
CUMBERLAND FARMERS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village. Over 45 local producers and artisans. All products at the market are locally grown or made.
THE ORIGINAL NAVAN MARKET from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Navan Fairgrounds. Over 100 vendors.
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