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Petawawa's Tuesday Night Hockey League wraps up season

PETAWAWA – The 2020-21 version of the Tuesday Night Hockey League concluded play March 23 at the Petawawa Civic Centre, with the crowning of the playoff champion.

Brockville Memorial Centre will have ice this fall: Mayor

There is a way of finding a balance, according to Jason Baker.

Athens Aeros plan on holding prospect camp in late May

They know it might not happen.

New logos for Cornwall Motor Speedway as uncertain season approaches

The Cornwall Motor Speedway has a couple of spiffy new logos, as part of a brand refresh for 2021.

Huskies fall one win short of advancing to NCAA final

The NCAA women’s basketball tournament run for Kingston’s Aaliyah Edwards and the University of Connecticut Huskies came to an end Friday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

St. Lawrence College's stage season goes online

College's stage season goes online

April is Music Theatre Month at St. Lawrence College.

Extras! Extras! Read all about it! Actors needed, Mayor of Kingstown says

A couple of TV shows are looking to cast Kingstonians as extras when they shoot here this spring and summer.

Upper Canada Playhouse launches sustainability fundraiser

This article has been edited to correct a ticket-sale figure, and to correct an error in one of the quotes provided by the artistic director.

Playhouse to return this summer, but with changes

Chorney-Booth: New Filipino restaurant celebrates nostalgic street food

The word “Amihan” refers to a cool wind that blows through the Philippines during the winter months (think of it as the opposite of a Chinook). Many Filipinos associate the cooler weather of Amihan with the nostalgia and comfort of Christmas, which is what a new group of local restaurateurs had in mind when they chose the name of their new restaurant.

Style therapy: Post-pandemic fashion will be pragmatic and personal

It’s safe to say 2020 was a wash in terms of style. Are we going to see fashion changes in 2021?

Vancouver patio restaurants: 40 recommendations for outside dining during COVID-19

Dining is moving outside this season, and you should, too, especially if you want to support our local independent restaurants

Fab 5: Springtime skin care

From the latest creams and lotions to the greatest masks and spot treatments, Rebecca Tay presents five treats for your face this spring.

Fare With A Flair: Easy, tasty Sloppy Joes offer mess of good eating

This last year has been a time like no other to seek comfort at our dining room tables. I have heard story after story of meals made from family cookbooks or from memory.

Low rates leave policymakers with tough choices as pandemic housing boom rages

'We have extraordinary low interest rates, because of the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic, and extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary measures'

This Alberta couple wants to spend on some big ticket items — can they retire now or should they wait?

They're flush with savings, but will need to boost income to cover the $95,000 they want to spend on a reno, wedding gifts and a new car

Difference between current and capital expenses has big tax consequences for rental property owners

Jamie Golombek: Here's a review of the rules for deducting expenses and a recent tax case on the subject

Tightening mortgage stress test could have fast impact on housing market, RBC CEO says

Dave McKay told reporters that he did think some action will be necessary to cool demand in the market in the short term, but that it should be 'modest'

Safeguards needed to protect households from rising interest rates if inflation kicks in, CIBC's Dodig says

Decision-makers need to look beyond the pandemic-ravaged economy's initial rebound and plan for longer-term effects

No-win situation for council

That old pearl of wisdom, “damned if you do and damned if you don’t” seems an accurate description of Prince Edward council’s recent attempts to address the concerns of local residents.

Authors Festival scheduled for April 23 - 24

Last week, we told you about this year’s online version of the County Reads debate. That event will be followed by the annual Authors Festival, on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24. Register at peclibrary.org and you’ll receive the link to the events. If you have any technical questions call David at (613) 476-5962.

Abdollah Vakily: Periods of global spiritual upliftment

We have just gone through a special period filled with grace and divine favours.

Letters to the editor, April 10, 2021

Forgetful?

Community editorial board: Police kick-start the unethical practice of publishing names of those charged

In February, I wrote about the practice in many communities of newspapers and other media publishing the daily police briefs.

2022 Jeep Compass debut in Europe hints at premium interior we may get too open in new tab

The compact sport-ute was revealed in the E.U., likely 'cause it's built there

Cash, Back: Tesla gives refunds to double-charged customers open in new tab

Some customers paid twice for the same car, but they've since been made whole

News Roundup: Tesla owners threaten a Mach-E driver, plus the new EV Hummer SUV open in new tab

We also get a look at the redesigned Toyota GR 86 and Ford Maverick compact truck

Chevy drops its Track Package on the V6 and four-cylinder Camaro open in new tab

Better hurry if you want one, because 2021 is the last model year for it

Some early Ford Mustang Mach-E owners suffering dead batteries open in new tab

Ford says dealers are able to correct the issue and keep the cars from getting 'bricked'

Brain tumour vaccine shows promise for glioma open in new tab

Glioma is a notoriously hard to treat type of brain cancer.

A psychologist's advice for life after COVID-19 open in new tab

The mental health impact of COVID and how calling anything a 'new normal' is unhelpful

ADVICE: How often should I change my sheets? open in new tab

Your bed sheets may contain dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat and saliva and poo particles

5 antihistamine facts in time for allergy season open in new tab

Many people who take antihistamines — allergy meds — use these medications incorrectly

How 'excess deaths' show COVID's real impact, and point to better ways of combating pandemics open in new tab

Canada and most other countries have seen significant rates of 'excess deaths' during the pandemic — many more people dying than the average for previous years