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In time, when the earliest settlers had converted their 100-acre plots from bush land into cultivated acres, a new problem arose. In those days, families were typically large and there were just so many people that a farm could sustain.
There was a reminder of how quickly time passes and how some remarkable things can resist time with a mention of something on the news the other day. It was the anniversary of Terry Fox beginning his Marathon of Hope...
Quickly, quietly and quixotically - QWERTY CREW QREW - get into the position!
When Guns N' Roses reformed (sans Slash), Jess and I went to see them in Toronto. They went on hours later than they were supposed to.
Left needing more, It is happening again, Monorail! Monorail! Monorail!
How does one bid farewell to someone who you, well, loathe? Many grappled with this last week with the passing of O.J. Simpson, former college and professional football star and beloved actor
People who want to get unnecessarily worked up about something, you've come to the right place!
As I write, Iran has recently attacked Israel, sending more than 300 drones and missiles on Saturday night, all but a few knocked down by Israel's "Iron Dome" defence system.
Does not compute, Not in her backyard, Food for thought
At the risk of antagonizing the legal, law-abiding community of gun owners that is known to get a bit prickly if they get misconstrued with the gun violence we know and loathe on the nightly news
Oh, dear readers, let us embark on a journey through the twisted corridors of cosmic conspiracy, where truth is a fleeting comet and deception reigns supreme.
The current hearings into possible federal election interference by foreign powers have also demonstrated that, in modern times, the entire election process has been turned on its head. What's "down" is suddenly "up" and vice versa.
The Paper Bag Premier, Use it or lose it, Saving what's ours
When the first farmer settlers came to our area, they were faced with enormous challenges. They needed shelter for their families, to clear the land for crops, basic survival and to build shelter for livestock.
You've read in this space - at length at times - about the pitfalls, challenges and conundrums of being the editor of a community newspaper.
Naa na! Na na naa na! Hey, hey, hey! The Chaff! Ladies and gentlemen, grab your popcorn, peanuts, pretzels, peaches, plums and pears.
Through my choice of reading material and movies recently, I've been taking a tour of the past. I can't help thinking the world would be a little better if we looked at where we've come from instead of obsessing about where we'd like to be.
Taking over, Taking what they want, Taking centre stage
The other day I had a realization. Right now, baseball teams are in Florida and Arizona for spring training and, soon enough, the season will start. I'm not a player on any of those teams, of course, but I got to thinking that, unless I act fast...
Mitch Hedberg died on March 30, 2005, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate with comedy enthusiasts worldwide. His distinctive style, marked by deadpan delivery, quirky observations and rapid-fire one-liners, set him apart as a...
There was surprising news recently that, in 2023, some Canadian cities had among the worst air quality in the world, as smoke from the worst forest fires in memory filled the air of southern cities.
A recent Angus Reid poll found that 56 per cent of Canadians felt that cost-of-living concerns should outweigh climate change concerns when it comes to economic policy.
The old adage about good fences may be true in most cases, in that what is mine stays on my side and what is yours stays on yours.
Last week in this very newspaper, I wrote an editorial celebrating the lives of Ron Walker and Jack Ryan, two pillars of the community who passed on subsequent days, but I knew I wanted to do more.