(By Pauline Kerr) Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was little question about including at least one round of swimming lessons in a child’s summer schedule. To … Continue reading It pays to stay in the ‘swim’ of things →

(By Pauline Kerr) Canada Day usually triggers a burst of new bits of info that will probably make their way into a Trivia competition at some point. A fair number … Continue reading We are Canadian, and proud of it →

(By Pauline Kerr) We speak of a “decent” standard of living without really defining what that means. To a person in a household with two high-earning adults, a “decent” standard … Continue reading We need an ‘exit strategy’ for homelessness →

(By Pauline Kerr) Darned COVID! The latest in a continuing series of problems being blamed on the global pandemic is boys falling behind at school. To read the entire article … Continue reading Kids have learning problems? Do not blame COVID →

(By Pauline Kerr) May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada. It was established in 1951 by the Canadian Mental Health Association to encourage people to seek help when needed, … Continue reading Time to end the stigma →

(By Pauline Kerr) The hantavirus scare in recent weeks brought back memories of how the COVID-19 pandemic got going – a cruise ship with sick people. To read the entire … Continue reading To boldly go where no one has gone before – virus-free →

(By Pauline Kerr) It promises to be a long, hot, and in some cases, smelly summer. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase your subscription. If you … Continue reading Small businesses need environmentally responsible and financially affordable recycling plan →

(By Pauline Kerr) It seems the numbers are in, and show the poor are getting poorer, and the rich are getting richer. Surprise! Not! To read the entire article online, … Continue reading No surprise – the poor are getting poorer →

(By Pauline Kerr) Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up. To read … Continue reading Consider the people who conduct the rescue →

(By Pauline Kerr) Recently, a former American president said something about believing in the possibility of space aliens – it is, after all, a huge universe, filled with possibilities. To … Continue reading To boldly go where no one has gone before →