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...
The glass tipped over
What a snowy winter this has been so far! Compared to the last few years, with only my own memory as a source, I...
Shelter from the storm
It sometimes seems that the world is about to explode into something bad. Democracy itself seems to be under threat in the very places...
It’s all in your head
The holiday season is over. For many, that simple statement of fact can cause real, debilitating feelings of depression. A survey conducted in 2015...
The spirit of giving up
One hallmark of the Christmas season is the number of campaigns that get underway to feed the hungry and help the homeless. I can’t...
Chill out, you’re not married
One of my favourite things about community newspapers like the Times is the open exchange of ideas through submissions and letters to the editor....