April 16, 2021

When someone passes away, all too often those who are mourning are left to concentrate on the big-ticket items as far as where their grief and pain are directed. You know...

April 16, 2021

There are eight staircases, three elevators, 28 fireplaces, 35 bathrooms, swimming pool, bowling lanes, and 132 spaces that have been renovated numerous times to be ...

April 8, 2021

Sometimes, it’s the simple pleasures in life that end up being what you remember most when you get older. All the lavish trips and experiences are nice and all, but when ...

April 8, 2021

The harsh gusts and swirling snow made travel difficult. With zero visibility it was the first time I can remember texting friends who live and work in town, just to be ...

April 8, 2021

Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the federal government’s carbon tax plan. In the 6-3 decision, the court stated that Ottawa is free to impose minimum ...

April 5, 2021

The past two months have not been particularly fantastic for elected officials who have to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Delays in vaccine procurement led to sudden ...

April 1, 2021

I remember getting off the plane in Sidney, BC in August of 2012 and thinking, ‘Oh man, there’s no way she’s gonna be up for this NOW.’ The ‘She’ I’m speaking of was my ...

April 1, 2021

Olympic games are particularly memorable events for children, even if the festivities are held half a world away and, as will be the case during this year’s summer edition,...

March 30, 2021

I’m sitting in my office typing right now and I can’t help but see down at the large, hairy animal staring into my eyes. It’s my “co-worker”, Weiss. A big, scruffy, ...