Food banks are Ontario’s ‘canary in a coal mine’
Feed Ontario (Ontario Association of Food Banks) issued a press release earlier this month to announce a grim milestone – over a million people visited a food bank in the … Continue reading Food banks are Ontario’s ‘canary in a coal mine’
The heat is on
September’s extended stretch of balmy weather has triggered heightened interest in heat – what it does to the human body, how cooling down cities has taken on new urgency, and … Continue reading The heat is on
Time to take a look at what voters care about
Before we cast our ballots in the next election, be it federal (could happen any time, Oct. 20, 2025 at the latest), provincial (June 4, 2026 at the latest) or … Continue reading Time to take a look at what voters care about
The show must go on
For many Canadians, especially ones whose homes are a reasonably safe distance from the American-Canadian border, the American presidential race is the best reality show on TV. (By Pauline Kerr) … Continue reading The show must go on
We need both supervised consumption sites and addiction treatment hubs
The provincial government’s plan to move supervised drug consumption sites from school zones looks good at first glance. (By Pauline Kerr) To read the entire article online, click here to … Continue reading We need both supervised consumption sites and addiction treatment hubs
More flooding, closed roads and insurance claims
The weather gurus have confirmed that Toronto has been hit with not one but two serious storms this summer – two once-in-a-100-year storms within weeks of each other – flooded … Continue reading More flooding, closed roads and insurance claims
Kids heading back to school have everything but road safety on their minds
The countdown is on! What seemed like an endless summer ahead only yesterday, has dwindled to mere days before school resumes. (By Pauline Kerr) To read the entire article online, … Continue reading Kids heading back to school have everything but road safety on their minds
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?