No more affectionate ‘Irish Eyes’ duets
(By Pauline Kerr) Despite the talk about the wonderful history of friendship between Canada and the United States, most of us in this country would be hesitant to sing an … Continue reading No more affectionate ‘Irish Eyes’ duets
Is user-pay a fair way to lower taxes?
(By Pauline Kerr) The big question when government bodies large and small set their annual budgets is how to make a tax increase palatable – or at least unlikely to … Continue reading Is user-pay a fair way to lower taxes?
Ontario voters face a ‘perfect storm’
(By Pauline Kerr) Politically speaking, we are facing a perfect storm. Remember the movie about three weather fronts that converged and wreaked havoc? To read the entire article online, click … Continue reading Ontario voters face a ‘perfect storm’
Finding answers to the rural health-care crisis
(By Pauline Kerr) Desperation makes people do crazy things – like driving for miles in a snowstorm, and standing in a lineup, outside, in the snow, that snakes around the … Continue reading Finding answers to the rural health-care crisis
Blame it on Trudeau …
(By Pauline Kerr) For at least the past couple of years, a space alien listening to all the talk about Justin Trudeau would probably have thought the man had horns … Continue reading Blame it on Trudeau …
Let us look at 2025 with optimism
(By Pauline Kerr) The dawn of a new year always brings a mix of dread and optimism. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase your subscription. To … Continue reading Let us look at 2025 with optimism
All I want for Christmas is …
(By Pauline Kerr) The more things change, the more they stay the same. The best Christmas gifts are the same as they always have been. To read the entire article … Continue reading All I want for Christmas is …
A message to all who make Christmas merry and bright
(By Pauline Kerr) Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the land, there were towering snowdrifts … including on the roads. To read the entire article online, click here … Continue reading A message to all who make Christmas merry and bright
‘Tis the season to give
(By Pauline Kerr) This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for … Continue reading ‘Tis the season to give
Let the games begin
(By Pauline Kerr) As the world gears up for the impending change of government in the United States, threats of punishing tariffs have Canada’s provincial and federal leaders spinning. Go, … Continue reading Let the games begin