Repudiation comes 500 years too late
The announcement by the Vatican that they are repudiating the ideology known as “The Doctrine of Discovery” has been welcomed by many Indigenous peoples...
Residents growing increasingly frustrated with natural gas prices
Residents of North Grenville and the surrounding area are getting fed up with the price of natural gas, and there is no indication the problem...
Greener Homes Grant: Rebates for furnace upgrades and more
With home heating costs skyrocketing across the country, and predictions that it will only get worse from here, it is no wonder why homeowners...
World Water Day: Seriously off track
An important occasion has turned 30 this year. World Water Day is an annual event that has been held on March 22 every year...
Slow internet in 2023 is outrageous
There is no doubt that much of our world is now lived online – work, socializing, and communicating all often make use of the...
It’s better to be late: Stop for the school bus!
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the green flashing lights that volunteer firefighters use when they are responding to a call. It...
Those green firefighter lights aren’t a decoration
It’s an all-too-familiar sight – a speeding ambulance or firetruck is approaching, and amidst a long lineup of pulled-over cars is one that keeps...
No such thing as unbiased media
Last week, a copy of a free independent newspaper called “Druthers” found its way into the office building where the Times is headquartered. I...
Kindness is free
Many local retail and food service workers are struggling with a simple problem – they just want some kindness. Anyone who has ever worked...
The right direction
Canada’s second annual Truth and Reconciliation Day has now come and gone. It is just one of many days in Canada intended to celebrate...
