We all deserve clean air to breathe, safe water to drink, and a healthy community in which to raise our kids. As a retired doctor, I spent many decades protecting people’s health, and part of that job...
There was a time when being a parent meant, among other things, telling your child what they could and could not do.
Want to stay up until midnight? No.
Eat a...
If you’re like me, the way you watch TV has changed a lot over the years.
In 1983, I was one of millions who tuned in to watch the series finale of M*A*S*H (105...
Every now and then, something happens in politics that deserves to be recognized regardless of which party banner is attached to it. For me, the Nova Scotia Liberal caucus electing its first female leader this November is...
Dear Premier Houston,
As I write this, it's late Friday afternoon. It's about 30 degrees outside. I've finished my workweek, and like thousands of other Nova Scotians, all I want to do is go...
The sewer smell in Antigonish is over five years old and occurs every year from May to October.
The putrid smell is a health issue. For some reason, we are allowing and watching millions...
Grades improve across Canada, but most small businesses say it’s no easier to operate across provincial borders
Nova Scotia earned an A for its progress on internal trade, but many small businesses are still...
There are moments in history when a government is handed a golden opportunity to remind people that public service doesn't always have to be wrapped in beige paperwork and committee-approved seriousness.
The Nova Scotia...
As the publisher of community newspapers in Nova Scotia, I believe one of our most important responsibilities is to advocate for the communities we serve.
When governments make difficult decisions, when services are reduced,...
“If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”
That famous line from Steve Smith’s comic character, Red Green, wasn’t just the golden rule at Possum Lodge, but also...