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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.
Lauded as one of the most exciting springtime rituals in sports, the NCAA's "March Madness" basketball tournament unfolds annually like a grand saga of athletic prowess and heart-stopping drama.
It was only a couple of weeks ago that I wrote about childhood diseases that were a danger when I was young, but have since disappeared because of the emergence of vaccines.
The easy way out?, Facing the storm, Enshrine what's important
More so than any time in the last, say, decade or two, tenuous relationships between international neighbours are at the forefront and it's clear that one misstep, misunderstanding or even mildly aggressive act could have dire repercussions...
Kick it into Chaff gear, kickers, it's time once again to stick it to The Chaff by telling it like it is or like it isn't or like it might be if more people had the courage and resolve to once more Chaff unto the breach, dear friends, once more.
One of the advantages of being my age is that you come to appreciate many of the improvements life offers today.
Looking to the lakes, Losing our leaders, Did you feel the Ken-ergy?
In the quest of information in family research, one may find historical records to anchor the recollections of subsequent generations. The other side of the coin would be the family stories...
Remember watching Schindler's List? The World War II epic directed by Steven Spielberg? You may not recall every detail, but, what do you remember? You remember the girl in the red coat.