Published Columns

A recent spate of retirements from the Senate of Canada has left vacancies meaning the search is on for replacements. I know the perfect replacement candidate – me! Any Canadian can apply to be considered […]

Last week was the release of Ontario’s yearly “Sunshine List” of annual salary and benefit disclosures. The intent of this yearly airing of financial laundry is to hold government employees accountable for money they earn. […]

I am easily distracted most times, but the early days of spring often cause my mind to wander even more. Warmer temperatures and the melting snow make it difficult to focus on the important things. […]

Recently a friend bombarded me with news and opinions – including his own – about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its root causes. His view differs from some of mainstream opinions, and my own. […]

Amber Bracken is an award-winning photojournalist based in Western Canada. Her photography has been published widely in The Globe and Mail, the New York Times, Reuters, Canadian Geographic, and by numerous publications that are members […]

It’s been two years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Ontario, marking the beginning of the pandemic here. Rather than write some ominous recap of the past two year period, a […]

Travel has always been an important part of my family’s activities. First it was day trips and then as finances and time permitted, longer trips were undertaken. Travelling with kids is a worthwhile adventure, even […]

This year voters are blessed with two opportunities to go to the election booth. Ontario’s general election is June 2 and the municipal election is October 24. Voting is important and as someone who follows […]

This year is almost over. At the start of 2021, it looked to me like we’d be on our way out of this pandemic. Hope, optimism, and all that jazz. Now as my fingers tap […]