Numerous heads of council in this region are poised to receive “strong mayor” powers under a proposal put forward last week by the provincial government.
Opinion
Canadian snowbirds rethinking the annual migration
Their tiny wings are just a-flapping, carrying them from the sunny south, where they traditionally winter, back to Canada – snowbirds, on their annual migration north.
Looking for Easter Hope
As I read the news each morning, my heart sinks within me. There is so much hurt in the world that it often feels overwhelming.
Hiccups: A great annoyance that can turn deadly
Hiccups are normally just a small annoyance many people have had to suffer through temporarily over the course of their lives. But, what happens when these little diaphragm spasms turn deadly?
The history of Neptune, impact on the future
In confusing times, it is only human to look for a way to make sense of it all. Given the current political affairs of the present day, I bet many are looking for a distraction.
Wild spring weather – time to prepare
March came in like a lion, and left … if not like a lion, all fierce roars and fangs, then not…
Remember them; learn from their children
Remember their names: Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and Ashlee Shingoose. They were more than statistics; they were mothers, sisters, aunties, and daughters – each with their own stories and families.
A critical choice
Up for another election?
As the Crow Flies
One of the most common birds found year-round in our area is the Common Crow, or as it’s more…
Prayer of Recollection
I find I often try to carry around the burdens, stresses and worries of this life on my own and…
Threatening another nation’s sovereignty is no joke
The past couple of weeks have brought a flurry of news items that include interviews with various retired high-ranking American diplomats and politicians. It seems every network has its own expert spokesperson on speed dial.
Shunned but unbroken – a First Nations woman’s journey of resilience
The passing of an Indigenous elder and the subsequent discord between family, community members and…
Measles outbreaks the result of a ‘perfect storm’
In Texas, it took the death of a child to spur people to get vaccinated against … measles, a…
You don’t know what you got until it’s gone – Part two
Two years ago I wrote a column about my eldest’s favourite toy, a little lion stuffy,…
Health care matters to rural Ontario residents
Midwestern Ontario “got discovered” during COVID-19. City residents saw the silver lining as…
