It started with sticky fingerprints on my laptop screen. (I’m not sure how they got there or who was responsible; all I’m saying is that they looked small and there is only one person in this house who eats...
What a difference a year can make.
One year ago we watched with excitement as Canadians went to the polls and elected a new Liberal government. I was humbled by the trust that you placed in me and I have...
It is dismaying that minorities in Nova Scotia have to continue fighting for basic human rights.
On September 25, Centre La Picasse was the site for a forum on effective representation hosted by a commission tasked with consulting Acadians, Francophones...
If I had a quarter for every time I’ve been asked to write something about the recent happenings involving Richmond Municipal Council, I would be rich.
Everyone seems to think I’m biding my time and sitting on an explosive opinion...
The Strait regional school board (SRSB) was able to deliver some good news for a change when it voted to keep schools open in Inverness and Antigonish counties.
During a special board meeting on April 26, an eruption of cheers...
“Sorry I’m late for the meeting. I was just getting into the polling booth when I got your call. Now, what’s all this about?”
“I’m afraid it’s about your son. He’s been incredibly disruptive in the classroom, the playground and...
Stars in red sneakers
Hop-scotched with the planets
Braided the comets' tails
Jumped over the black holes
Swallowed the raindrops
Bubbled the...
Eventually, the
federal government made the right decision by shelving a proposed airport
project for Inverness County, but how long it will be sidelined is anyone’s
guess.
On July 25, the
Minister of Rural Economic Development, Bernadette Jordan,...
I know it’s the middle of summer and the last thing on anyone’s mind is the thought of the school year, but a study just released this week confirms my long-held suspicion about kids in this generation.
For too long,...
Q: So, how have things been lately?
A: Dude, not this again.
Q: What do you mean?
A: Whenever you get really desperate for a column you resort to interviewing yourself. It’s tired and ridiculous.
Q: How is it tired? This is the...