There is a lot of concerning news in our communities these days.
Like many people, I would love to see every front page filled only with stories of achievement, kindness, community spirit, and the...
There are weeks when writing a column is easy. Too easy, in fact. News piles up, people behave badly, council meetings go sideways, and suddenly there are more ideas than available column inches.
Then...
This past weekend was, without question, one of the most difficult things I have ever voluntarily done.
In the months leading up to it, I nearly backed out more times than I can count....
The debate around hydraulic fracturing – fracking – is nothing new. I remember when studying Urban Design and Planning decades ago, it was already a contentious issue. Back then, debates felt different. There was a shared expectation...
Surveillance pricing is having a moment in the spotlight, thanks in part to a recent push by Canada’s New Democratic Party to curb the practice. At its core, the concept is simple but unsettling: companies use personal...
It was completely heartbreaking to witness the devastation caused by the fire in downtown New Glasgow last week. For many, it was a shocking and deeply emotional event – one that is difficult to fully comprehend unless...
I had every intention of writing something light this week. Between April Fool’s Day and Easter, it felt like a good moment to step back from the weight of the world and offer something a little easier...
Happy April Fool’s Day!
April 1st has always carried a little extra weight in our house. Not only is it a day dedicated to mischief and laughter, it also happens to be my sister’s...
Last week, I celebrated a birthday.
If you’re reading this, chances are you already know that – because somehow, our team managed to sneak birthday wishes and even my photo into the paper. To...
In a week like this one, deciding what to write can be a bit overwhelming.
There was certainly no shortage of topics. In fact, there may have been too many.
Provincial...