Okay, so you are in line waiting for the vaccine shot and the organizer announces there are just enough shots for eight people. Quick on your feet, the math dictates you and your partner are number seven and eight. What a relief. Finally.
Editorials
Pulling quarantine pay for nurses unfair
Life is full of contradictions, they say, a bromide illustrated perhaps nowhere better than in the Ontario government’s ever-changing pandemic restrictions and responses.
A little clarity helps
Everyone has a pet peeve – or these days, a plurality of annoyances.
Please think safety when setting up photos
As the North Wellington Community News enters our second year with our expanded focus on the…
The power of words and danger of lies
On Jan. 6, 2021 the world bore witness to the power of words and the danger of lies.
It’s official – almost
The inevitable march towards turning into an old guy is becoming more apparent. This past month,…
Honouring Harris a tone-deaf move
Like most Ontarians I remember the Mike Harris era fondly, as a time of progress and harmony, when…
Under the influence
Most of my workdays start with a dose of broadcast news. It often sets the mood for the day.
A Christmas like no other
Has anyone been here before or is this a first?
Positive vs. negative
My kids and family have heard this line a thousand times, maybe more: Everybody has a contribution…
He’s making a list…
In normal years, I wouldn’t have to do this. Santa Claus, with an army of elves at this disposal,…
Creative Christmas celebrations
With the prospect of a grim Christmas facing families compelled to forgo traditional gatherings due to the intrusion of a global pandemic, it’s heartening to see how many local residents, service groups and other organizations have stepped up to brighten the season.
Sacrifices today could save lives tomorrow
“If you don’t think that COVID’s real right now, you’re an idiot.”
A Wellington Christmas Carol
There’s always time to turn it around, until of course, it is entirely too late. That was almost…
Politicos peddle conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories have been around since long before the internet provided an omnipresent forum for them. Who killed JFK? Aliens in Roswell! Paul is dead! Elvis Lives!