By Pauline Kerr Just when we thought it was safe to venture into public places again … Surprise! COVID-19 numbers are surging, making some municipalities think they may have been … Continue reading We know what to do to stay safe →

By Pauline Kerr   People may have noticed more purple scarves than usual lately. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and the purple scarf is the symbol of the courage … Continue reading Purple scarves a symbol of courage →

By Pauline Kerr There were fewer war veterans participating in local Remembrance Day ceremonies this year. One reason is a combination of time and the nature of warfare – the … Continue reading Thank you to those who served and continue to serve →

By Pauline Kerr   As holidays go, Halloween seems tailor-made for COVID-19 times. Trick-or-treaters wear masks, and spend most of the time outside, in small groups. Some kids went trick-or-treating … Continue reading Happy haunting this Halloween →

By Pauline Kerr The brutal murder of British MP, Sir David Amess in a suspected terrorist attack has raised questions around the world about the safety of political representatives. By … Continue reading Bravo for ‘the worst form of government’ →

By Pauline Kerr A strange thing happened on the way to getting control over the COVID-19 pandemic – local businesses and community organizations started stepping in where senior levels of … Continue reading Time for government to take action →

By Pauline Kerr   We are in a wait-and-see period, watching COVID-19 statistics from Alberta with growing concern and, if the truth be told, frustration. Some provinces have taken strong … Continue reading Change is needed now, to meet tomorrow’s challenges →

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 →