The year 2015 has bit the dust, while 2016 has become a must. The bells that rang out when the New…
Opinion
Presumptuous
It may seem presumptuous for this economist to disagree with the comments and actions of the U.S.…
Snow, snow
Snow, snow, go away. That was my thought when I sat down to write this article, as I had just…
Lights out
Mother Nature has a profound way of keeping us humble. Last week’s ice storm was proof of her…
Art matters
Everyone likes music. Whether it’s country, jazz, opera or good old rock ‘n roll, music…
Questionable tactic
With the economy and stock markets in the doldrums, some corporations are searching for remedies. A…
The rains came
I sometimes think that WestWind Farms has a guardian angel. The night following the last of…
Spot on
Resisting change is something I excel at. But as I add another year to my time on this planet,…
Open and transparent?
Last fall, the Liberals campaigned on a promise of openness and transparency. They promised to…
Emancipation Day
On Aug. 1, we again recognized Emancipation Day in Ontario. On this day in 1834, slavery was…
Reverse psychology
Life is full of choices. Gratitude is one of them. This got me thinking that perhaps this…
Gauge signals
Sometimes investors ignore the fact that the fundamentals supporting their position have…
Reflecting on 2016
With Christmas quickly approaching, it’s a good time to reflect on the past year as we look…
The flu shot
Fight back, get the shot It’s flu season, and it’s expected to be the nastiest…
Rental fees for community groups
Don’t waive – discount Councils should not waive fees for service clubs and…