To Santa’s “Elves” Everywhere

December 22, 2023 · 0 Comments

by SHERALYN ROMAN For many families, this time of year is special, whether it’s because of a visit from the big guy in red or ...

Peace on earth

by BRIAN LOCKHART Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward men. It is the holiday season and everyone looks forward to seeing family and friends, and enjoying ...

Writing our own stories while we still have time

by Mark Pavilons Time is a luxury that many of our fellow human beings just don’t have. For the rest of us, we’ve abused it, ...

OUR READERS WRITE: Intersection is a thorn in reader’s side

This is in response to part of Ms. Roman’s (December 14) column regarding a safe way to cross the road. The intersection referred to is ...

Making the most out of a challenging time of year

by BROCK WEIR At the risk of sounding like Ebeneezer Scrooge, he of oft-told A Christmas Carol fame, when I try to visualize what the ...

Unity is our strength

by BRIAN LOCKHART “United we stand – divided we fall.” “All for one, and one for all.” “Divide and conquer.” Those are a few well ...

Are Canadian living standards deteriorating?

by FRANK STRONACH Declining life expectancy for Canadians. Plunging math scores among Canada’s high school students. Fewer doctors. And longer wait times for emergency care. ...

Dear Santa, All I Want For Christmas…

by SHERALYN ROMAN For those who believe in Santa, you might agree that this year, he has a pretty tall order ahead of him. Anyone ...

Curiosity is one of our best qualities

by MARK PAVILONS “No one is dumb who is curious. The people who don’t ask questions remain clueless throughout their lives.” – Neil deGrasse Tyson ...