Letters

Humans and bananas, a few chromosomes apart!

May 29, 2025   ·   0 Comments

by Mark Pavilons We like to think we’re one of a kind, unique creatures. We are different, but we do share similarities with our counterparts, ...

Deploying the Crown

by BROCK WEIR “I feel thankful Canadians have been so successful in establishing a vigorous democracy, well-suited to a proud and free people,” said the ...

Helping our Community: Annette Groves’ Community Gala

by MAYOR ANNETTE GROVES In this column, I’m truly delighted to share some heartwarming news about an incredible gift to our community. Thanks to the ...

Afrikaner “Refugees”

by GWYNNE DYER As my flight landed in South Africa on Sunday, I looked in vain for the plane that was due to take off ...

Speaking out against Bill 5

Our Readers Write Bill 5, if enacted, would allow the provincial government to fully ignore any municipal and provincial laws.  While its initial onslaught is ...

“Brotherhood” is a mighty powerful thing

by Mark Pavilons “Friends are the siblings God never gave us.” – Mencius I never had a brother and often wonder what that would have ...

“Thanks, Mark”

OUR READERS WRITE Thanks for your walk down memory lane. I so enjoyed your May 15 memories/reflections. These are (were) the best of times and ...

Giving yourself a mental vacation

by BROCK WEIR Despite the cold snap, it was an outdoorsy weekend. It started off with our first lengthy beach day of the season and ...

It’s open season at your local gardening store!

by SHERALYN ROMAN Gardening has been called “one of the purest of human pleasures.” According to the experts at Gardening for Dummies, “you really don’t ...

Community Safety Grants

by MAYOR ANNETTE GROVES In this column, I’m excited to share some great news about grants I’ve been advocating for, which will directly benefit the ...

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