A workmate a lifetime ago was having a tough day. She had just learned a co-worker’s husband had taken his life and wasn’t sure what to make of it.
Not long now
It seems it wasn’t days ago when school let out. Here we are at the end of August, heading into a…
Grease on the slippery slope
In one of the more curious bits of news to cross this desk lately, Elections Canada is warning charitable groups to steer clear of anything resembling partisan politics.
Now people know
Ignorance should never be an excuse, but for those with limited interaction with persons with disabilities, lots of us miss the obvious.
I approved this message
It seemed sincere when a candidate had to approve a message delivered to the public. One could argue there was an element of accountability.
Is democracy under threat?
Reaction to the implementation of a media tax credit for newspapers has been mixed, with diametrically opposed views in some cases.
Service above self
Some people love it and others are a bit shy when it comes to accolades, deserved or not.
A selfless gift
The wonders of modern medicine continue to amaze.
Holy smokes, is that ugly
Everyone has an opinion and that certainly shows up in conversations relating to development and architecture.
The day before
As was the case for most Canadians, this past weekend was a welcome rest and introduction to a…
Ear plugs and cancellations
Canada Day has many meanings for all sorts of families. For some it is a national holiday. Others…
Start thinking about safety now
Staying safe is always in order, but in a couple weeks watching for others will be even more…
Proud moment for Wellington
A recent tour to Glasgow Scotland for the world association of newspapers conference was an…
Make better choices
The Third World and emerging countries shouldn’t be North America’s landfill. Instead, we…
Capitalism gets a bad rap
If anyone hadn’t noticed, capitalism is getting a bad rap south of the border and in other parts…