Staring at a blank page and not knowing what to write is one of the scariest feelings a writer can have. A looming deadline amplifies that feeling. The anxiety of having to run a filler […]
The whirl of an electric motor was the first hint of what was there. A small light shone as it made its way out from a pile of presents stacked around the Christmas Tree – […]
A trip to the mailbox should be a joyful moment in time during the holiday season. Presents ordered online for family arriving on time, or Christmas cards from relatives and friends finding their way to […]
It should come as no surprise to anyone that I have been watching the 2022 FIFA World Cup the last two weeks. Cheering on Team Canada, watching other games, and seeing the elite global football […]
Imagine living in a country where the government can legislate away the rights of minority groups, already enshrined in the constitution, for up to five years. This country is a place where a subset of […]
What is the difference between a Canadian and an American? It’s an age-old question. The classic definition of being a Canadian is not being an American. The American stereotype is brash, outspoken, loud, obnoxious, über […]
Next week as voters cast their ballots in municipal elections, they have the option to vote in school board trustee elections. In many areas, including where I live, the school board trustee was acclaimed. Seeing […]
It seems like for the last 13 months we have been in perpetual election mode. First was the federal election in September 2021, then the provincial election in June 2022, and soon the municipal election. […]
My daughter had just turned five and for her birthday she got a bicycle. Two wheels, and a set of training wheels. Shortly after her birthday and with suitable practice, I said I’d take her […]
It feels like we have been sleepwalking from one election to another the past year. Twelve months ago the federal election was winding down, less than four months ago the provincial election was in full […]
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