It’s only words #3
by Peter Johnson
('Upper' Oxford Mills)
We are so lucky to be dealing with a language as varied and voracious as English. It does not try...
The differences between Canadian and Ukrainian culture that I have experienced
by Lena Usovich
Eighteen months living in Canada far away from my own country has influenced who I am and has changed my life. When...
Four simple steps that could save you money
by Stuart Wilkinson
Individuals and families are well aware of the high cost of living these days. Every time you buy groceries, fill your car...
UBI revisited: someone explain the fairytale
Two issues ago, I wrote an op-ed arguing that a Universal Basic Income (UBI) program would not work. My opinion was unpopular with all...
Our first snowy day
The cold has returned as Fall draws its final breaths and lets the last few colourful leaves drop, spiraling down to decorate the ground....
Oh Canada! 2023
by Peter Johnson
Remembrance Day is, of course, a time for reflection and memories. It is also such a worrisome time. This year, as in...
The cobra effect
by Peter Johnson
'Why would anyone heat an empty hen house?' One of the most powerful laws of nature is the law of unintended consequences,...
The next 100 years
by Gary Boyle - The Backyard Astronomer
The night of October 5-6, 1923 forever changed the way astronomers saw and studied the cosmos. It was believed...
Resident garden birds in autumn colours
On a late evening effort to record some of our resident garden bird happenings, as October draws to a close and the beautiful autumnal...
Cory M. Coons receives award in Nashville
The tunes of South Mountain musician Cory M. Coons are known for delighting ears all over the world, but it was just last month...