Author: Laura Barton

Five More Minutes

Posted by Laura Barton | Jan 8, 2024 | Agriculture, Columnists, Family |

Lines from one of my favourite songs. Happy New Year Everyone! It’s hard to believe yet another year has flown by.

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Rainy days to sunshine’s rays

Posted by Laura Barton | May 7, 2023 | Agriculture, Columnists |

The musical symphony of crickets, frogs, songbirds, geese and chickens fills my ears as I sit here...

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Sacrifice and resurrection

Posted by Laura Barton | Apr 10, 2023 | Columnists, Family, Life |

Sunshine, sweatshirts and bubbles, to ice storm and no power, and then back to sunshine and...

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A March Break tradition

Posted by Laura Barton | Mar 20, 2023 | Agriculture, Columnists, Life |

“Did you go anywhere for the March Break?” “Of course! To the Ottawa Valley Farm Show!” “Oh,...

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Do not wait until tomorrow

Posted by Laura Barton | Mar 6, 2023 | Columnists, Family, Life |

Crisp fresh air, beautiful snow covered trees, and the smell of snowmobile fumes filled my senses...

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Township taking back operation of L’Orignal MarinaDecember 15, 2025
After a five-year cruise through private operation, Champlain Township is saying ship ahoy to the marina business again. On Monday, December 15, the township announced that, beginning with the 2026 boating season, the L’Orignal Marina… Read more: Township taking back operation of L’Orignal Marina
Tribute to Elvis performs to sold-out crowd in Vankleek HillDecember 15, 2025
An Elvis Christmas Special came to Vankleek Hill on Friday, December 12. The two-hour show played to a sold-out 375-seat audience in the Cafetorium at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI). What made this show special… Read more: Tribute to Elvis performs to sold-out crowd in Vankleek Hill