Mythunderstanding Resurrection or Resuscitation?
The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead is at the very core of Christianity, and has been the subject of intense study and criticism...
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...
Politicians rely on social license- the people need to be heard
by Jim Bertram
A brilliant man, initials W.S., once wrote :“...but man, proud man, drest in a little brief authority, most ignorant of what he’s...
Solar Geoengineering is like pulling the goalie
by Ralph C. Martin
During the financial crisis of 2008, I first heard about the possibility of solar geoengineering i.e. planes spraying sulphate particles high...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Prepare for lots of green ink in this week’s Times: it’s our St. Patrick’s Day edition. As an Irishman, I’ve been quite amazed at...
Is your Teen safe at work?
by Anne-Marie Langan
There have been several lawsuits brought by employees against fast food chains, alleging that they were sexually harassed at work and that...
Bread and Roses
As we go marching, marching
In the beauty of the day
A million darkened kitchens
A thousand mill lofts grey
Are touched with all the radiance
That a sudden...
Women – the heart of our community
Monday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. Honestly, I had no idea until my editor brought it up at our weekly editorial meeting. These...
OFA believes the Line 5 pipeline is critical
by Crispin Colvin, Executive Member, OFA
Ontario and Quebec are currently facing a tremendous challenge that could impact the supply of vital fuels into our...
The faith-based myth
There is a growing tendency to replace the word “religion” with “faith-based”, especially when it comes to official statements and descriptions. In part, this...