A bit of cash goes a long way with debit machines crash
by Pauline Kerr So much for the vaunted cashless society. The recent Rogers system crash – apparently another network upgrade that got messed up, the second in two years – … Continue reading A bit of cash goes a long way with debit machines crash
Province running out of time to deal with housing crisis
by Pauline Kerr Most of us are familiar with Monopoly. Roll the dice, move your playing piece and buy property. Collect rent from anyone who lands on something you own. … Continue reading Province running out of time to deal with housing crisis
Where has the ‘middle’ gone
by Pauline Kerr It promises to be a long, hot summer in more ways than one, as divisiveness grows on both sides of the border. Many of those divisions have … Continue reading Where has the ‘middle’ gone
Fuel and housing costs ‘out of sight’
Pauline Kerr There was a time when the words, “out of sight,” would be uttered with a delighted smile. Now they are spoken with a pursed-lipped grimace, usually in reference … Continue reading Fuel and housing costs ‘out of sight’
Taking aim at gun violence
It is not unheard of for a school to receive a bomb threat this time of year – usually on a warm, sunny Friday when there is a physics exam … Continue reading Taking aim at gun violence
Why the low voter turnout?
If you voted in the provincial election that saw Doug Ford elected to a second straight majority, you were in the minority. Preliminary numbers indicate only 43 per cent of … Continue reading Why the low voter turnout?
Make an informed vote on June 2
By Mike Wilson The provincial election is tomorrow. For weeks now, we’ve been able to cast our vote at advance polls across the riding. And for weeks we in … Continue reading Make an informed vote on June 2
The dragon needs some teeth
By Pauline Kerr To read some of recent reports from integrity commissioners in this province, one gets an impression of a fire-spewing dragon who can produce horrifying roars and blasts … Continue reading The dragon needs some teeth
Celebrate this community’s volunteers
By Pauline Kerr It is difficult to imagine what this community would be like without volunteers. Without volunteer coaches and helpers, most minor sports programs would disappear. The few children … Continue reading Celebrate this community’s volunteers
Common sense overrules mixed messages
By Pauline Kerr We have been getting a lot of mixed messages about COVID lately. Prior to Easter, we were being advised on measures we should take to avoid contracting … Continue reading Common sense overrules mixed messages
