Ceasing to think
by Jim Bertram
An article I read in these pages last week recalled to mind words written long ago, somewhat before my time, despite my...
What happens when you die with debts?
by Chadwick Boyd
This is a question that is coming up more and more in my practice as the cost of living keeps rising and...
Just a song before I go
by Peter Johnson
Greetings North Gremlins. My dearly-departed mother would often say, “If you can't say something nice...go to your room!” With that in mind,...
Some Ontario funeral homes may be “cashing in” on grief
by Brandon Mayer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
An Ontario funeral home came under fire recently, after a concerned family contacted Go Public – an investigative journalism...
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...
Historical aspects of global warming
by Dr. Fred Schueler
"Since the day that Arrhenius first did the math" in 1909, the calculated greenhouse effect of carbon dioxide has remained within...
Bright comet and meteor shower
by “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle
For thousands of years the night sky has been a place of entertainment and guidance. It was also the foundation of myths and superstitions. Bright...
5 Tips for First Time Homebuyers
by Daren Givoque, O'Farrell Financial Services
1. Understand Income Qualifiers
Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratio and Total Debt Service (TDS) ratio are two numbers that lenders...
Baldwin’s Birds
On a beautiful sunny morning, what better time to see all the wonderful color that abounds, both in the garden, from the flowers, and...
The land of big lizards
My family and I had the privilege of taking a 10-day vacation to Florida last month. It was quite an experience, and I wouldn’t...