Protecting Ontario’s thriving economy means looking beyond the boardroom
There is an advertisement making the rounds, lauding this province for its thriving, forward-moving economy. It is a feel-good ad, clearly intended to make people think about business opportunities our … Continue reading Protecting Ontario’s thriving economy means looking beyond the boardroom
Fraud Prevention Month: The target is still your bank account
March is Fraud Prevention month. This year’s theme is, appropriately enough, “20 years of fighting fraud: From then to now.” (By Pauline Kerr) To read the entire article online, click … Continue reading Fraud Prevention Month: The target is still your bank account
An old killer disease makes a return run – measles
Anyone planning to travel over spring break is being advised to make sure they and their children are properly immunized. We are not talking about visiting some exotic (exotic being … Continue reading An old killer disease makes a return run – measles
Federal election 2025 is closer than we think
Some things are mystifying. One is why we blame whatever government is in power for whatever it is that we find annoying, disturbing, frustrating or too expensive. (By Pauline Kerr) … Continue reading Federal election 2025 is closer than we think
Free parking happens only in Monopoly
The “free parking” square on the Monopoly board tends to be a favourite, especially for those whose opponents like to pile houses and hotels on their properties, and rake in … Continue reading Free parking happens only in Monopoly
The Me Too movement has been quite an equalizer
The five were literally at the top of their game, as members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team. Now they are officially on paid leave from the teams for … Continue reading The Me Too movement has been quite an equalizer
Cell phone ban: not coming to a school near you
As of December 2023, Toronto District School Board was seriously toying with a ban on cell phones in schools. One has to wonder why. In theory, at least, Ontario has … Continue reading Cell phone ban: not coming to a school near you
Municipal budget time a matter of investing wisely in our future
This is the time of year when our elected municipal councils show us we chose well when we cast our ballots. They are up to their ears in budget deliberations. … Continue reading Municipal budget time a matter of investing wisely in our future
Housing dilemma: is it time to start screaming yet?
Looking at the numbers for housing sales makes one’s digestive system feel a bit like being on a ride at the fair that goes up, and up and … ever … Continue reading Housing dilemma: is it time to start screaming yet?
Time to get serious about cybercrime
One of the more disturbing stories to emerge in 2023 was a series of bomb threats made against schools and public services, mostly in northern and eastern Ontario. By the … Continue reading Time to get serious about cybercrime
