Several months ago we said farewell to one of our longtime employees and recounted one of his more…
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Tarnished diamond
What started out as a good idea has quickly turned into a farce. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond…
A peculiar sight
The circus came to town for one night during our Caribbean vacation a month ago. There were no…
Apologies to Ralphie
Back in 1983 A Christmas Story aired the tale of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker and his high hopes of…
At odds with tradition
It struck us as curious when Warden Chris White brushed off concerns about this year’s warden…
Labour pains
This past week we witnessed the end to two major labour disputes that have generated headlines…
Our world did not end
Defeatists and false prophets have long predicted the world’s end. Deadlines are such that…
It”s a matter of trust
As councils head into the last half of their four-year term we suspect the eyes of the public will…
Merry Christmas
It’s hard to believe another Christmas is almost here. Every year in our home, we promise…
Eleven sleeps left
Anticipation is growing – Christmas is only 11 sleeps away. Since the twins were little,…
Cancelled
Kids get pretty excited when it comes to school activities. That excitement could well turn to…
Fast and loose
If proof were needed that fast and loose politics does eventually catch up, look no further than…
Short-sighted decision
The Canadian electorate will soon begin to experience the effects of its decision to hand Stephen…
Good money after bad
Finally, someone said something. We have watched with some surprise in recent weeks as one after…
Time to remember
Shortly veterans will take a stroll to their local cenotaph. As their numbers dwindle, so do the…