(By Pauline Kerr) The more things change, the more they stay the same. The best Christmas gifts are the same as they always have been. To read the entire article … Continue reading All I want for Christmas is … →

(By Pauline Kerr) Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the land, there were towering snowdrifts … including on the roads. To read the entire article online, click here … Continue reading A message to all who make Christmas merry and bright →

(By Pauline Kerr) This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for … Continue reading ‘Tis the season to give →

(By Pauline Kerr) As the world gears up for the impending change of government in the United States, threats of punishing tariffs have Canada’s provincial and federal leaders spinning. Go, … Continue reading Let the games begin →

(By Pauline Kerr) We know some of the victims’ stories, or at least the bits police and sometimes family members and witnesses share with the media. To read the entire … Continue reading Remembering the victims of the Montreal massacre →

(By Pauline Kerr) Hollywood would have us think that we are about to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year – tinsel and lights, rosy-cheeked inflatable Santas smiling from … Continue reading Give to the food bank this holiday season →

(By Pauline Kerr) The American presidential election is over, and a lot of Canadians are still reeling in shock. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase your … Continue reading Time to turn our attention to Canadian elections →

(By Pauline Kerr) Canada Day is when we celebrate being Canadian – cake with strawberry jam, games and sparklers for the kids and, in general, good fun. To read the … Continue reading We will remember →

(By Pauline Kerr) We were alarmed when it became apparent people were spending cold, winter nights in doorways, garden sheds and makeshift encampments in parks – in our community. To … Continue reading Encampments becoming permanent reminders of hobo jungles →

(By Pauline Kerr) Halloween is not what it used to be, which is probably a good thing. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase your subscription. To … Continue reading Happy Howl-O-Eeeeeeeen! →