Columns

Two weeks ago when I wrote my column, I was full of vim and vigor. It appeared that spring was here and the garden could be planted, and the golf course was drying out. Well, spring/summer hasn’t come yet and the golf course is barely open with cold, wind and rain interfering. The garden? Well…

You have to admire the bear out in British Columbia that broke into a car and guzzled 69 cans of pop.

Last Thursday, my family gathered at my late grandfather’s house in Wroxeter to enjoy some social time following Grandpa’s burial service (he passed away in January). Naturally, stories were shared and photo albums were perused.

I have been going to Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) since before I even knew what a treaty with Indigenous People was. And when I say SON, that includes Sauble Beach.

Eighty-two games down and now the real fun begins. More so for those whose teams actually made the postseason, I suppose.

“Hallow” is a word that has fallen into disuse in the English language. Most people encounter it only in the second line of the Prayer of Jesus, “Hallowed by your name.” And even there, that line is often the subject of jokes with people misquoting it as “Howard by your name,” or “Harold by your nam

Life is precious. Many adults have lived through enough ups and downs to realize this. I am 13, and I have already learned this lesson. 

One of the more popular items in the recent federal budget was the so-called grocery rebate, to help families being hit with grocery prices that are rising at an annual rate of 10 per cent or more.

Last Friday, the crew at Midwestern Newspapers did something we rarely do – take a few moments to sit down, enjoy each other’s company and pat ourselves on the back.

We will have just celebrated the Triumphant Entry on Palm Sunday, the time when Christians recognize the occasion when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the colt of a donkey.

With the glamour and glitz of the prestigious movie award season now truly faded, another year of spectacular performances, incredible films and undeniable accomplishments have been celebrated. And rightfully so; the amount of hard work and dedication that go into making our favourite movies of the

It has been two years since I have been outside to enjoy the sun and warmth. Not my fault, of course; just some diseases, dementia, auto immune issues and cancer were getting in the way. I wasn’t going to let anything stop my gardening for this year.

There has been another tragedy on the Toronto transit system recently – a young teenager was murdered in what appeared to be a random stabbing by a person who has a history of violence.

For many Christians, this past weekend marked the most holy of holidays – Easter. There are countries around the world that come to a screeching halt for Easter holidays, not unlike Christmas here in Canada. Easter is a big deal for many people because the crux of Christianity lies in the 72-hour pe