‘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
Rising food bank use is unsustainable
The word coming from Food Banks Canada is “unsustainable,” according to recent news about the report card on the number of Canadians using food banks. That report card gave most … Continue reading Rising food bank use is unsustainable
This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk
When a child dies of measles, it is a tragedy. When it happens in a country with readily available, free, effective vaccine, it is even more tragic. The death of … Continue reading This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk
Just how effective will licence suspensions for auto thieves be?
At first glance, the Ontario government’s move to suspend drivers’ licences of convicted car thieves seems like a “get tough on crime” move that is badly needed. (By Pauline Kerr) … Continue reading Just how effective will licence suspensions for auto thieves be?