Most of us have been missing things during the pandemic. Hugs and laughs for a start. Dining out, dressing up, in-person shopping for new shoes, golf clubs, home décor items, and even dinner parties are distant memories. When this ends, and it will eventually, how will we adjust? Will we… Continue reading
It’s easy to appreciate the environment these days with sunny skies, warming weather and a symphony of birdsong. Even the honking geese are welcome, for now. For youngsters, the excitement of running through the woods, climbing trees and mucking about in the mud is natural, but comes with consequences, including… Continue reading
Putting Their Money Where Their Mouths Are Last week two postal workers made headlines when they refused to deliver complimentary copies of the weekly newspaper, The Epoch Times. They were both suspended without pay for three days, forfeiting wages for principles. They weren’t the first to take this position about… Continue reading
STEM is a curriculum based on the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These subjects permeate every part of our lives and help us interpret the world around us. A deeper understanding of these subjects better equips us to sort fact from fiction, a skill that is becoming more… Continue reading
Early in the pandemic, a US talk show interviewed a young mother who complained about having to isolate upon her return from a trip, arguing if others were afraid of the risk she posed, they should stay home, not her. This is now a growing sentiment. Protestors against public health… Continue reading
How will we Manage a Winter of our Discontent? As I write this snow is flying so Hallowe’en must be around the corner. November can be a tough month, and this one could tougher than usual. Many local groups like hockey, guides, community care and churches are finding ways to… Continue reading
Monday’s news was disappointing. It seems we are letting our guard down, and it’s coming back to bite us. Experts say part of the problem is the delay in the appearance of those consequences. We’re used to immediate feedback, but it takes roughly two weeks for the impact of actions… Continue reading
We’ve been given a reprieve as school reopening has been pushed back a week. It’s good news and bad for many parents. For some it means another week of juggling work and home responsibilities, but for all it is evidence of careful thought at the board. Now that teachers are… Continue reading
First of all, let me dispel the rumour: Joe the Barber is not closing down. When you hear his music playing, nail him down for some mid-pandemic style. I would have liked to say “post-pandemic” but we’re not where I thought we’d be by mid-summer. On the positive side, if… Continue reading
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