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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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? →

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 →

The start of a new year brings with it the promise of wonderful things to come. The secret to making the most of new opportunities is not to be weighed … Continue reading Make 2024 the best year ever →

Bravo! Three cheers! Thank you to the unsung heroes of the holidays – the elves. They come in many shapes and sizes, and often wear disguises. There are some clues … Continue reading Three cheers for the elves →

There is something new on the housing front. Coming to a park near you – ice fishing huts. A recent news story described them as the most recent move in … Continue reading Ice fishing huts: a port in a storm, not a definitive answer →