Opinion Columns

I chose to vote on the first day of advance polling on Good Friday last month. My plan was brilliant:… Continue reading “I’m glad that’s (not) over”

I am writing this column at the end of March, during the monumental ice storm. Jack Frost’s parting shot has… Continue reading “Becoming a better human”

A truly fickle funny beast. Something we’re often terrified of. The fear of it is grilled into us. To fail… Continue reading “The other ‘F’ word”

I popped in to see my parents the other day and was proud to see them displaying an ‘Elbows Up’… Continue reading “Elbows up: We will win, no matter the cost”

A few weeks ago, the World Happiness Report was released for 2025. Canada continues to slip down the rankings, now… Continue reading “Iceland: Is this the nation we want to be?”

Community isn’t always the first thing on our to do list when moving to a new place. First there’s unpacking,… Continue reading “A newbie’s guide to making friends”

Long time readers of this page may recall that I am not the biggest fan of February. To recap, I… Continue reading “It’s okay not to be okay”