Opinion

THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, marks the 27th year since my father, Ben R. Ezzell, died after nearly 50 years as editor and publisher of The Canadian Record. It also marks

DO YOU RECALL the great fight between Tiberius Gracchus and the Senate? The Revolt of the Ciompi? The Iberian Union? The Sepoy Rebellion? No? Not surprising. These events, while critical

AT THE BEGINNING of every year for the past 71 years since this newspaper has been under the independent ownership of the Ezzell family, we have published a statement of

The Record’s Christmas special section would not be possible every year without the support of the businesses and individuals whose greetings grace these pages. They provide the anchor for the

The unusual wreath made from newspaper pictured above hangs on The Record’s front door. The concept for the wreath came from Record Sales Manager Jaquita Adcock. She wanted something for

THE CANADIAN APARTMENTS are so much more than a public hazard and an eyesore. They are a symbol of neglect and resignation, and of the inevitable toll the passage of

To the citizens of Canadian I HAVE JUST READ “When the Well Goes Dry” from today’s Canadian Record. It is sad to read about yet another publication ceasing operation, as

THE COMMERCE JOURNAL has covered the news of its community for over 130 years — or at least it did until Oct. 31, 2019, when the last edition of “The

THE GOOD OLD DAYS that so many people fondly remember mostly exist in their own highly selective memories. I do not normally dwell in the days of yore. However, I do remember the “Good Old Days,” when commercial Christmas and religious Christmas—Advent—began at about the same time. 

Now, though, the former begins around Labor Day—if not before—effectively severing any connection it once had with the latter. With each passing year, the Christmas selling season seems to begin earlier, and threatens to engulf both of the holidays in its path.