Wild world

Editor Brandon is currently vacationing Brandon, so I have been allowed back for this issue, with appropriate warnings to behave myself. With that in...

Mills on the penny

Very few people believe that they make enough money in their job. Most people who believe they aren’t paid enough are probably right. It...

Did I pass, dear?

The Times is lucky to have so many well-informed, intelligent readers. A few of these readers submitted letters last week regarding what can be...

Cut the apron strings

“Nothing much happens in small towns”, as they say. Whoever “they” refers to, I’m sure that they don’t mean to suggest that small towns...

Good ol’ Maslow

“Won’t somebody please think of the children!?” Such a classic line never gets old, and I would say it aptly summarizes probably about 95%...

All that glitters

“Asteroid that could make everyone on Earth a billionaire confirmed to be exploded this year.” Sometimes, reading something stupid online makes one want to...

Oh time, wherefore art thou?

For those who haven’t watched the video of the July 12 Council meeting, I recommend you do so. For those without access to sufficient...

Handcuffs deployed successfully

Big box retail shopping in this country has nearly come full circle. Remember the days of great customer service at big box chain stores?...

I am the sun

Canada Day has now come and gone – nearly two weeks ago, in fact. There is a topic of debate that comes up every...

To milk a bull

Allow me to be among the first to extend a warm welcome to the summer season. Yes, a “warm” welcome. Pun intended. Summer is...