Ripping off the Band-Aid

August 27, 2026 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir If you were struggling to find your get-up-and-go over the first few days of this week, I’m sure you’re not alone. It ...

My Sister’s Place brings awareness to Intimate Partner Violence

What is IPV? IPV stands for Intimate Partner Violence, which refers to a range of abusive behaviours that occur in intimate relationships, including current or ...

It’s easy – You just make an ‘x’

By Brian Lockhart There’s a municipal election coming up in two months. This is your chance to stay home on election day, then complain about ...

Ukraine –– democracy and corruption

By Gwynne Dyer “Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia,” said Mihaylo Fedorov, until recently Ukraine’s defence minister. “We must find a legal, safe and ...

Sounds of summer and silence

By Brock Weir Nails on a chalkboard. The sound of an animal in pain. The voice of someone with whom you don’t have a particularly ...

Choose your words wisely

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, I attended a seminar as part of my job. It was all about workplace safety, and as the safety ...

Recalculating landmarks

I hope he doesn’t hold a grudge. Last May, I did a road trip with my brother to see the King and Queen on their ...

AI and bio-weapons

By Gwynne Dyer ‘Artificial intelligence’ based on Large Language Models is shaping up to be the most efficient destroyer of value since the South Sea ...

Summer Jobs, Lasting Impact: A Student Perspective on Working with CONTACT Community Services

My name is Brianna Staddon, and I’m CONTACT’s social program planner for the duration of the summer. Fresh out of college, I had originally applied ...