No one likes to feel like a klutz, especially yours truly; but I am guilty as charged. In mid-June I did something that I thought was a rare event until I went online...
Premier Tim Houston thanked Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health,for his exceptional service to Nova Scotia, as he accepted his retirement notice, effective December 2026.
Dr. Strang will retire after...
As school ends and summer job season kicks into high gear, employers are welcoming new and young workers into the workplace. And those days of summer aren’t just longer and warmer, they also come with new workplace...
A few years ago, "rant and rave" pages began appearing across social media. At first, they seemed to serve a useful purpose. People could share positive experiences, recognize exceptional service, celebrate local achievements, or raise concerns about...
Before the ballots are counted, candidates spend a great deal of time convincing people they are the right person for the job. They attend meetings, answer questions, share their vision, and ask for trust. Whether it is...
A hat trick? In soccer? I’m sorry…football?!
Thank you Jonathan David for at least trying to make the World Cup more accessible for part-time fans of “The Beautiful Game.”
David’s third...
New numbers released to media yesterday show the Houston government’s plan to speed up home construction through Special Planning Areas isn’t working. Of the 63,000 new homes promised in Special Planning Areas, only 536 homes have been...
Dear Editor,
The recent news about library closures in the Valley should cause great concern locally. Library systems all across Nova Scotia are seriously underfunded and have been for years. Although Houston's government claims that...
It seems I'm becoming increasingly difficult to please.
A few weeks ago, I was grumbling about the cold, wet weather and lamenting the fact that spring had apparently forgotten to show up. I wanted...
The Nova Scotia Liberals are welcoming the federal Liberal government’s announcement of new measures to better protect children and youth online. The move follows growing calls from parents, educators, and healthcare professionals for stronger safeguards around social...