Archived Issues

Journey, destination and everything in between

By Brock Weir It seems like everybody is in a hurry these days. Yes, I realize that’s hardly a ground-breaking observation; after all, people have ...

Hiding in plain sight

By Brian Lockhart If you were hosting a party in your home, and the doorbell rang to reveal two people you didn’t know who looked ...

It’s in the newspaper – it must be true

By Brian Lockhart Print media can be a very powerful tool. If the Toronto Star or New York Times printed a national headline reading “Aliens ...

That ‘20s Show

By Brock Weir It’s always a jarring feeling when “your” past – in this case, our collective past – comes back to… haunt us. No, ...

A burst of joy

By Brian Lockhart There is a well-known Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph titled ‘Burst of Joy’ that shows a family running to meet their husband and father ...

Best of Canada Showcase

By Brock Weir Earlier this month, the Prime Minister made an important announcement that barely caused a ripple in our collective conversation. The announcement in ...

Hollywood stop sign

By Brian Lockhart There’s a stop sign on a north/south street heading out of the subdivision where I live. It’s a four-way stop meaning cars ...

Are we underwater yet?

By Brian Lockhart Everyone loves a good conspiracy theory. Well, maybe not everyone, but a lot of people do follow the information leaked from buried, ...

Give until you feel great about it

By Ted Vandevis We have a gem of an institution in our own backyard. Stevenson Memorial Hospital was built through the generosity of a visionary, ...

Artificial Intelligence

By Brian Lockhart “Hello, Grandma? It’s me Joey. I’ve been arrested. I need your help.” You’ve probably heard of the grandparent scam, where an older ...