The loss of the sub Titan, and the five people aboard, during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, has raised a lot of questions about the commercialization of what many regard as the grave of the more than 1,500 people who lost their lives when the ship sank in 1912.
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Bigger isn’t always better
Merger. For a six-letter word, it is a heavy one. It’s a word that, more often than not, leads to more harm than good for the two entities that are combining.
A local connection to Disney’s Main Street, U.S.A.
A few months back, my family was fortunate enough to visit Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
Love thy neighbour
Those of us who are followers of Jesus are to love our neighbour as ourselves. So, why would Jesus affirm the Old Testament teaching to love one’s neighbour as the second most important command after loving God with all your heart, soul mind and strength (Mark 12:28-34)? What is the reason that Jesu
Happy Gilmore, Bell layoffs and writer’s block
One of my colleagues, on more than one occasion, has expressed their amazement to me that I can write an opinion piece every week.
The end of the Confederate States began with Gettysburg
Some things cannot be outright explained, they can only be felt.
Fifty million slaps on the wrist
Anyone remember the publicity stunt a few years back where Loblaws said, “Hey everybody, we are engaged in a massive price fixing ring between Canada’s two biggest bakeries and the Canadian grocery oligopoly, here is a $25 gift card, please take it and give up your future right to take part in a cla
Only in Canada, eh?
There is more to this great country than canoes and maple syrup.
Jesus shared our human condition
Because we focus so much on Jesus as the Son of God, we often forget to consider that Jesus was also human.
Do you know what ‘stigma’ means?
First, a definition: a stigma is a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something. For example: the stigma associated with mental illness equals the stigma of mental illness.
You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone
I’ve likely heard the phrase above a million times thus far in my life, and now that I think about it, more frequently since I have become a mother.
Land of the big smoke
In early June 2023, smoke from wildfires in Quebec blanketed Ontario and turned New York City skies orange. Bruce County escaped the worst of the big smoke, but it hasn’t always been so lucky.
Bravo to the Class of 2023
They enter the room, a little awkward in their new shoes – except for the inevitable rebel who opts for neon running shoes.
‘I know nothing… nothing!’
Those of you of a certain age will remember the lovable Sgt. Schultz from the TV show Hogan’s Heroes.
Remembrance Day needs to be more
Before this year, I knew Remembrance Day was important, but I never thought about how much. In October, our class created a performance to share at our school’s Remembrance Day ceremony as well as at the local Legion luncheon. It included the song “One Tin Soldier” and ended with us holding up lett