By Pauline Kerr The vaccine passport is now a fact of life in Ontario. While many welcome it as a measure that helps customers and staff at certain recreational, entertainment … Continue reading Pitching a tantrum will not get you in the door →

By Pauline Kerr Every election campaign brings to the fore certain issues. Federal campaign 2021 was no different. Take, for example, the housing crisis – million-dollar price tags on ordinary … Continue reading Affordable housing now on the federal radar →

By Pauline Kerr   We are tired of COVID-19 – not just the illness and fear that has accompanied it, and not just the measures aimed at preventing its spread. … Continue reading Know your enemy →

By Pauline Kerr This week thousands of local children headed back to school, most eager to spend time with friends they may not have seen for over a year, and … Continue reading Making a plea for fighting fair in the election campaign →

By Pauline Kerr   Welcome to “Canada votes 2021.” An unvoiced question is about how much of Canada actually will vote. Unlike their elders, who consider voting for their candidate … Continue reading Candidates need to listen to voters →

By Pauline Kerr   It seems every day brings news of another major organization or business that will be requiring its staff and/or members to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The … Continue reading Deciding whose rights take precedence →

By Pauline Kerr   Canada is headed into a federal election this September – no shock, since the major parties have been campaigning for months. While not surprising, the official … Continue reading Decision time coming for Canadian voters →

By Pauline Kerr Most of us have had the experience of watching a beloved child toddling toward danger with a merry grin on his little face and a sparkle in … Continue reading What are the vaccine-hesitant waiting for? →

By Pauline Kerr A Catholic priest has accused residential school survivors of fabricating stories of sexual abuse to get more money.  Really? This is victim-blaming at its most disgusting. Denial … Continue reading Time to stop blaming the victims →

By Pauline Kerr This past week the eyes of the world were on the opening ceremony and beginning of competitions at the Tokyo 2020 (in 2021) Olympics. Some of us … Continue reading Olympic Games focus our attention on Canada →