Infrastructure has to be maintained
A fierce storm called Daniel caused severe flooding in many Mediterranean countries. In Libya, the flooding triggered the collapse of two dams near the city of Derna on Sept. 10. … Continue reading Infrastructure has to be maintained
Rural residents deserve decent health care
The Golden Hour can be either a serene and beautiful interlude between darkness and light, or a desperate race against death. It all depends on whether one is a photographer, … Continue reading Rural residents deserve decent health care
We need more housing options, not just more housing
The furor over the Ontario government’s Green Belt mess has generated a lot of news stories, and more than a few opinion pieces, most of which are offered from an … Continue reading We need more housing options, not just more housing
Are we finally listening to climate change warnings?
Most of us have been reacting with shock and horror at news and photos of the devastating forest fires in British Columbia and North West Territories. We wonder how it … Continue reading Are we finally listening to climate change warnings?
Housing crisis sure to have an impact on education
‘Tis the time of year when university and college students are preparing for the fall migration south. One need not waste time wondering how the current housing crisis will affect … Continue reading Housing crisis sure to have an impact on education
Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore
By Pauline Kerr We may have escaped the worst of forest fires and flooding, but recent weather events in this part of Canada have some of us thinking about cows … Continue reading Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore
Leave behind only your footprints
A Canadian teen who scratched a name into a wooden pillar at a 1,200-year old Japanese temple caused a bit of an international furor. Apparently the 17-year-old boy meant no … Continue reading Leave behind only your footprints
To boldly go where no one has gone before …
The loss of the sub Titan, and the five people aboard, during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, has raised a lot of questions about the commercialization of … Continue reading To boldly go where no one has gone before …
Grocery rebate – Let them eat brioche
by Pauline Kerr One of the more popular items in the recent federal budget was the so-called grocery rebate, to help families being hit with grocery prices that are rising … Continue reading Grocery rebate – Let them eat brioche
Where has Christmas gone?
By Pauline Kerr A space alien visiting Earth this time of year would probably be wondering whatever happened to the celebration pictured on those Currier and Ives greeting cards. Ah, … Continue reading Where has Christmas gone?