Over the past five years, three different governments – run by two different political parties – set out to change the way you vote.
So far, only one of them succeeded in bringing about changes, and those alterations were just...
I thought we were far enough into the winter that this wouldn’t be a problem, but sadly, it appears that the Christmas toys found under several trees across the province are as defective as their poorly-built predecessors.
So I have...
“Welcome to ‘Flap Your Gums,’ the segment of our show that celebrates the opinions of ordinary folks like you and me. Well, not exactly like me, because I’m sure the rest of you aren’t outfitted by the best men’s...
I’ve felt for a long time that the simple act of making tea can be a perfect metaphor for life.
After all, just as we all have different ways to live our lives, tea drinkers all have their own way...
This time of year is usually about arrivals, not departures.
Little ones eagerly wait for Santa Claus to slide down the chimney or show up at the mall. Christians celebrate the arrival of God’s son in their world, while also...
“Good evening everybody! Welcome to our first – and probably last – annual Province House Christmas Pageant. I’m your host, Karen Casey.”
“Boo!”
“Resign!”
“Yes, yes, it’s simply grand to see all of you here, too. As your Minister of Education, I...
Moments before George Canyon took the stage on the third Friday evening in November, I took my seat at the far left of the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre’s Bear Head Conference Room, just outside the kitchen area.
I came perilously...
I never thought I’d see the day when even one person would become so fed up with – or just plain terrified by – their political choices that they’d turn to a comedy show for some semblance of democracy...
Under a Facebook post bemoaning president-elect Donald Trump’s lack of political experience – and the positives and negatives associated with limited exposure to Washington, D.C. – I spotted this comment:
“We did the same thing last year in Canada! And...
“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...