Messages from some of our politicians are becoming more strident- Stay home or else….They are upping the ante to convince us to manage our behaviour for the greater good. In these days of instant gratification, it’s a challenge to keep these restrictions going when it takes so long to see… Continue reading
I hate conflict. I know it can be helpful, but I prefer dignity and respect, which makes me a dinosaur. I can live with that. There are (usually) two sides to every story and I try to hear them both. It can be challenging. We all have our biases and… Continue reading
Our township is becoming a hub for recreation. With a running club, a new rink, a walking track, a soccer and lacrosse field house, hiking trails, parks, soccer and baseball fields and golf courses, in Cavan Monaghan there’s no excuse to be sedentary at any time of the year. Dance… Continue reading
There is a tendency to judge historical people and events through a modern lens. Not surprisingly, the results are often harsh and one-sided. We have more information, more experience and a different perspective which we use to evaluate historical behaviour. Is it possible that these people were doing what they… Continue reading
From the front page to the back page of this paper are photos and stories written by and about volunteers shaping our community. They are young and old, serving neighbours and strangers with an enthusiasm that brings joy to both giver and receiver. Thank you for the inspiration you provide… Continue reading
The next time you are stopped behind a high school bus, look at the students getting off – wearing toques and earphones, joking with friends, or off in a world of their own. Now picture them in an armed forces uniform. This month, we honour the men and women who,… Continue reading
This summer much of our downtown has been taken over by film crews, cameras, lights and action. Also lots of mud, and not from local sources. There have been four productions so far this year, two of them almost back-to-back. What began as charming interludes has become less enchanting to… Continue reading
Stay Out of My Kitchen We need to stop politicizing food: it should not be a source of moral superiority. I’m all for choice – I understand picky eaters. Just don’t tell me what I should eat and I promise I won’t tell you, either. Remember that food labels are… Continue reading
The day after the Raptors took the NBA Championship title, something else extraordinary happened. Their opponents, the Golden State Warriors, took out a full-page ad in some Toronto newspapers congratulating the Raptors on their historic achievement in bringing the title to Toronto. What terrific role models both teams have provided,… Continue reading
