An opinion on objectivity
As a general rule I value objectivity, especially in my work as a journalist. In journalism school I had my opinions beaten out of...
A serendipitous adventure
Life works in mysterious ways.
When I was 21, I was going into my second year of post-secondary education at Carleton University. I was moving...
Dazed and confused
The Ford government has had to do a major climb down on some of their budget proposals after meeting stern opposition from the general...
My generation
It may be because I am so tired of political news, from Trudeau to Trump, from Brexit to Doug Ford, that I decided to...
Just like starting over
Everyone has heard about the old Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times”. Well, consider yourself well and truly cursed. It’s hard to...
Lean on me
Last week was Mental Health Week in Canada. It was also National Nurses Week, and perhaps that is more than a coincidence. Mental health...
In the year 2525
I learned a new phrase this week, and it has left me feeling more and more like I’m in Big Brother territory. “The Internet...
Coming back to you
There is an intriguing mix of news in this issue of the Times. On the one hand, there’s a very positive piece from Mayor,...
He ain’t heavy..he’s my brother
Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, well-known Irish-American politician, once said: “To be Irish is to know that, in the end, the world will break your...
That’s what friends are for
We’re starting a new campaign in the Times this week: Proud Advertisers. Without the support of the local and area businesses that advertise in...