Ukraine –– democracy and corruption

August 27, 2026 · 0 Comments

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 ...

You said what?

By Brian Lockhart For the most part, our legal system works well in upholding the law and in deciding punishments in the courts. Many people ...

Laugh early and often

By Brock Weir It was hard to settle into my seat after a particularly active, hectic day – and one that had a bit of ...

CMHA, Oak Valley Health expand services for treatment-resistant depression

By Brock Weir Depression can often be treated through psychotherapy and medication, but for those living with treatment-resistant depression, finding relief can be just out ...