Do you think Town councillor Don Smith’s idea of turning part of Paddle River into a skating rink is worth exploring?

Yes
	59%
No
	31%
Maybe
	10%

Barrhead Leader

Skate Park Concern

A group of youth who use the Barrhead skate park regularly have voiced their concern about the deteriorating condition of the facility.
Pictured: Justin Wilson sits and watches as Brandon Jones performs a trick on his skateboard. The bottom part of particular ramp has become detached, causing widening gap at the bottom in which wheels can become caught.

May 21, 2013 06:00 am | Kelly Brooks

News

Blue Heron staff, clients join rally at legislature

When the bus left Blue Heron Support Services at 10 a.m. on a cool, slightly overcast Wednesday it was packed. On board were...

May 21, 2013 06:00 am | Marcus Day

Northplex hails �unique� modular basement

Drive past the Northplex plant and you will see workers busy on a two-storey house overlooking the road. Against a clear...

May 21, 2013 06:00 am | Marcus Day

Sports

Minor hockey registration discount

Get your skates on, minor hockey players.

May 21, 2013 06:00 am | Marcus Day

Cycling against poverty

1.How long have you been a member of WOW (Women on Wheels) ? Five years

May 21, 2013 06:00 am | Marcus Day Interviews Dagmar Visser

Canadian Press

In low interest rate environment, home affordability remains stable: RBC

OTTAWA - A new analysis from the Royal Bank (TX:RY) finds home ownership in Canada remains largely affordable, even if there are signs of mild financial stress among indebted families.

May 23, 2013 01:00 am | The Canadian Press

Canadian father of 'hatchet hitchhiker' stands by son in NJ homicide case

NEWARK, N.J. - He was a gregarious, spontaneous child, his father said, a handful at times who loved music and playing the guitar.

May 22, 2013 09:45 pm | Katie Zezima, The Associated Press

Ottawa coach MacLean mute after Senators routed 7-3 by Pittsburgh in Game 4

OTTAWA - Paul MacLean�s few words spoke volumes about what he thought of his team�s performance in their 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 Wednesday night.

May 23, 2013 12:15 am | The Canadian Press