Bravo to French leaders for ‘taking the plunge’
A lot of focus with the SummervOlympics has been on the Seine River. The river has played a key role in European history from ancient times. Long before Île de … Continue reading Bravo to French leaders for ‘taking the plunge’
What the heck was the drone soccer spy thinking?
Drones are not exactly new technology, and they do not come equipped with a cloaking device. We know what they are, and what they can do. (By Pauline Kerr) To … Continue reading What the heck was the drone soccer spy thinking?
Why let the tourists have all the fun?
It has come to the attention of many of us that the best deals on everything from retail to entertainment are probably found right here at home. Summer in this … Continue reading Why let the tourists have all the fun?
‘God willin’ and the creek don’t rise’
A lot of our communities have stormwater and sewer systems that would qualify as antiques, were they cars. An automobile heading toward three-quarters of a century old was designed for … Continue reading ‘God willin’ and the creek don’t rise’
Time to end the code of silence
It took the police over two weeks to release information that most people who had heard or seen the news report had already figured out. The killer of a woman … Continue reading Time to end the code of silence
Heat is just as deadly as cold
Canada’s housing crisis has been brewing for a long time, although it burst into the headlines during the COVID pandemic. (By Pauline Kerr) To read the entire article online, click … Continue reading Heat is just as deadly as cold
A parka with shorts? Why not?
With the arrival of Canada Day, many of us muse about what it means to be Canadian. There is more to it than, to paraphrase Jeff Foxworthy: measuring distance in … Continue reading A parka with shorts? Why not?
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Summer has arrived with a blast of hot, sunny weather and the usual migration of city folk to … here. Almost overnight, it seems, the population of this area more … Continue reading When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Allegations, innuendo and suspicion hang over Parliament Hill
The mere thought there has been foreign interference in Canada’s political process is shocking enough, but the notion there were MPs and/or senators who may have conspired with foreign governments … Continue reading Allegations, innuendo and suspicion hang over Parliament Hill
Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire
The Class of ’24 has been through a lot, be it at the elementary, secondary, college or university level. These children and young adults who will be donning gowns and … Continue reading Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire