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January 16, 2025 · 0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart As part of my work, I do a lot of research. Some of that research is about local history. As such, I ...

Wisdom – and perspective – that comes with age

By Brock Weir They were – and are – called The Greatest Generation. Not all that long ago, they were members of our family, maybe ...

A culture of excellence

By Sheryl Flannagan Our last CAO, Doug Hevenor, retired in December, and I am honoured that the NVCA Board of Directors appointed me as interim ...

Tall orders in power vacuums

By Brock Weir As the dawn of a new year approaches, a particular tradition in my family is to pause during the Christmas hubbub and ...

Iran: End of the line?

By Gwynne Dyer Six months ago, at the end of Iran’s presidential election, I finished an article by speculating that the long-lived theocratic dictatorship in ...

What does sustainable living mean?

By Louise Montague Our New Year’s resolutions pledge a fresh start. Narrative Research shows that while 46 per cent of Canadians made resolutions in 2023, ...

New Year’s resolutions

By Brian Lockhart Put that cigarette out, go for a two-mile jog, come home and read a book, call your best friend and visit with ...

Countering Complaint Culture: Revisited

By Brock Weir This week, as we take time off to enjoy the holidays with our families and loved ones, I wanted to take the ...

Brain Boost: A guide to mental health and cognitive wellness for seniors

By Brandon Jones As a retired journalist, I’ve always been fascinated by the stories of resilience among seniors in Southern Ontario. Now, as I reflect ...

Superstitious peasants

By Gwynne Dyer More than half the world’s people (4.3 billion) own smart phones, and practically everybody has access to one. All the information in ...