Evanesco
Ah, the joys of summer. Can you feel them coming? Summer is now here, and has been for about a week. Those who love...
X does not equal X
Small towns talk, and they love to talk about bad drivers. Sure, people who live and work in large cities can’t drive either, but...
A lonely pizza slice
I love a good riddle, don’t you? Here’s one: “I am valuable, but I am hated. I am sought after, but I am chased...
What is it saying?
“Referendum to be in held in Ottawa on the Issue of Privatized Hospitals.” A notice with this title was received by the Times earlier...
The snowball keeps rolling
A recent study funded by the Government of Canada has answered a question that I’m sure had everyone on pins and needles – Do...
Keeping up with no one
The world is ever-changing. Sometimes this is for the better, and sometimes it is not. But whether we love the world we currently live...
Shooting while blindfolded
Last week, a local resident got in touch with me to express a concern that a particular topic which has appeared in the Times...
Robbing Peter to pay Peter
One of the best ways to get a sense of what is going on in the world is to get a haircut. No, seriously....
Women’s Day message
by Nanda Wubs-Huizenga
“This current chapter of my life is called my turn, and I’m unapologetic about it.” This quote resonates with me. As a...
It’s the old things in life
It is human nature to look toward the future. We worry about progress, sustainability, and growth. In fact, most municipalities are obsessed with sustainable...