Opinion

Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was little question about including at least one round of swimming lessons in a child’s summer schedule.

Canada Day usually triggers a burst of new bits of info that will probably make their way into a trivia competition at some point.

To the Editor: I just finished reading Denny Scott’s column about theatre etiquette (editor’s note: The magic of theatre (and what dispels it) ran in Midwestern Newspapers for June 25, 2026) and I had to send you my own story.  

The debate continues on whether children should have access to social media, and if so, at what age access is appropriate.

There has been quite a furor in recent days about people waiting far too long in emergency rooms, and sometimes leaving without seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner.

Journalism is often described as “literature in a hurry” – and as someone who’s been dashing around the province covering news of all manner for somewhere around four decades, I concur with that characterization.

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly uplift and connect us all, reminding us of his warmth and the happiness he shared. 

We speak of a “decent” standard of living without really defining what that means.

A couple of years ago, it was roller-blades. Before that, it was skateboards. From time to time, there have been issues with bicycles, and sometimes golf carts and ATVs.