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...
Myth understandings
An irregular column by David Shanahan
This man lived just 33 years, spent most of it living in a small town in the Middle East,...
A Modest Proposal: Part II
by Peter Johnson
Having just read Brandon's article, 'The Honourable Know Best', I was moved to respond. I have been here before. My cranium won't...
Two for the price of one!
As yet another sunny cold day beckons us and our garden birds seek to find a morsel, or even a beak full of food...
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...
Catholic School Board embraces 21st Century Learning
Students and teachers of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario have worked collaboratively using technology to personalize learning, increase productivity, and...
Where’s the catastrophe?
I haven’t lived long enough to know whether people in the “good old days” era (whenever that is) complained about the world going to...
The tablet boom is over, new research shows
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Apple’s release of the first iPad in 2010 kickstarted the rise of the tablet, a format that many companies had tinkered with before,...
Animal Encounters 101:
Summertime in Canada is all about having fun and being adventurous in the great outdoors – and the opportunities to explore stunning landscapes are...