Maximizing summer

May 21, 2026 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir After a long, arduous winter that extended far longer into May than it had any business to, there was a cause for ...

It’s a funny language

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, I had a part-time job in a local place doing rather mundane, assembly-line work. It was unusual, as half ...

From garden to table: Sharing fresh food with our community

As the warmer weather arrives and gardens begin to take shape across our community, there is a sense of excitement that comes with planting season. ...

Israel: The widening war

By Gwynne Dyer There are really two wars in the Middle East, and only one of them is paused. The US-Iran war has been stuck ...

Always go straight to the top

By Brian Lockhart As a person who travels around this great province quite a bit, I have a couple of regions that are my favourites. ...

Monthly Message: Grey’s for Greens encourages livin’ the life, sustainably

Sustainability is increasingly being adopted as a lifestyle choice. With intention, it can be woven into almost all of our daily decisions as we transition ...

Reflections on Mary Simon

By Brock Weir When push comes to shove, I think it’s safe to say that Canadians are proud of our country. Sure, there are those ...

Don’t worry – it’s paid for

By Brian Lockhart Throughout history, Western societies have always understood that sometimes people experience hardships beyond their control. A person could become sick and unable ...

Town proposed massive growth

After reading last week’s proposed growth plan from our elected officials, I was left shaking my head at the proposal’s lunacy. I understand “some” growth ...

Speaking English badly

By Gwynne Dyer It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are ...