Big Box Blues
I don’t get it. The boy – my son – likes big box stores and, conversely, his father – me – is a nice person. Okay, the boy is a nice person, too. It’s just that his father can’t understand his affection for American-owned retail outlets that have all the charm and warmth of…
Today’s Faith – Celebrating Joy
When I arrived shortly after two, the line-up stretched down the church aisle, out the door and down the steps. All of us had come to offer our love and support to the Wilson family. Their Joy, a lively and loving Mom and Nana had died quite suddenly. Joy was a blessing, not just…
Firearms By-Law Discussion Draws Crowd
Cars lined County Rd. 10 and the crowd spilled into the gymnasium at Monday night’s Special Council Meeting to receive public input on the proposed by-law to limit the discharge of firearms in the community. Residents who oppose the by-law came with reinforcements from organizations such as the Federation of Anglers and Hunters…
Industrial Wind Turbine Companies Soliciting Township Property Owners Again
Emboldened by success in Manvers township and encouraged by the provincial decision in March to procure more green energy, industrial wind companies are back in the area, approaching property owners along Carmel and Zion lines and in South Monaghan, seeking lease agreements to develop more euphemistically named wind “farms” in our area. The fact…
Making Art Accessible: Galerie Q Launches New Exhibit
Switching gears from the works of renown Royal Canadian Academy artists, Galerie Q Curator Kathryn Last launched a new exhibit this weekend offering Canadian paintings priced below $1000. With a self-explanatory title: Paintings Under $1000, the gallery has set up a group exhibition featuring over 100 artworks by a diverse selection of Canadian artists.…