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...
I remember, many years ago, dreading the arrival of the Olympic Games.
In our household, there was only one television and a single channel. When the Olympics were on, that was the only option....
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...
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...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I’ll admit something that often surprises people: I’ve always appreciated the holiday. This confession tends to raise eyebrows, particularly given that I have spent much of my adult life...
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...
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...
Every time I hear the word “modernize,” I brace myself for what is about to disappear.
On paper, modernization sounds harmless – even hopeful. It suggests innovation, efficiency, progress. But in rural Nova Scotia,...
Graduation season is one of the most exciting times of the year, and I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to all of this year's graduates.
Whether you are completing high school or...
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...