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Many people tell my generation that we can make a difference. We are told that we will soon be creating new things, solving big problems, and leaving our mark.

As you’ve likely gathered from previous historical instalments here in the Blitz, I have a lot of interest in naval military engagements as well as marine disasters. There’s something about big vessels sailing out on the open ocean that fascinates me, while also giving me a heightened sense of anxie

In my short – by comparison – career in journalism, I have seen my fair share of dysfunctional councils.

Although the NHL trade deadline is done and over with this year, lasting until Monday, March 21 at 3 p.m. right on the dot, it is safe to say that the Toronto Maple Leafs made decisions that will hopefully have some positive impact on the future of the franchise.

One of my earliest memories occurred when I was only about three years old.

It feels like we are in crisis mode 24/7 in our world.

“When the kids are older, then I’ll have the time I need to care for myself.”

I look forward to the first week of April every year.

I know we live in a society that looks at the Bible as just a bunch of old, irrelevant and sometimes even made-up stories. 

Last week, the Ontario government released the 2021 Sunshine List – the province’s listing of public sector employees who made over $100,000 last year.

A statistic: 69 per cent of what Americans eat has no nutrition. Canadians are better at 54 per cent with no nutrition.

Scrolling through some random upcoming historical milestones the other day, one about the Eiffel Tower caught my eye.

I’ve seen my fair share of local hockey games over the years. I’ve spent many Saturday nights at the rink covering a PJHL game and many weekends at the rink taking pictures of minor hockey tournaments.

Make no mistake, this one physically hurts me to write.

The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness by the devil is found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.