In spite of the remaining snow and the temperatures which still dip below zero, it is spring and people are getting out and doing things more than before.Young people can be seen playing in their yards and on their streets and walking in groups

By Diane JohnstonI've been thinking about diamonds lately – not in jewelry or drill bits, but how they've come to be associated with 60th anniversaries.According to Wikipedia, that oh-so reliable source of all knowledge, diamonds were originally the symbolic gift of choice for a

The outcry against cuts to the education system is an important movement which reflects the will of the people, and in particular the younger generation. Advocating for one another is important.Through teachers, through smaller and more intensive classes, the strengths that are needed for

By Steven LarocqueA bit of a collection of thoughts and observations for this week’s column.This from the National Post online April 5:“The Toronto Marlies are hoping

Monday was April Fools Day.That was quite the trick played on Ontarians with the extra tax added onto a litre of already inflated fuel prices on April 1.That was thanks to the federal government’s new carbon tax.“The Trudeau carbon

By Darlene WroeI'm old enough now that I remember a lifestyle that was so different that it would be fair to say it was another culture.Early in the morning, before the children were awake, and just as the sun was rising, my mother

In this time of serious questioning about leadership at the provincial, federal and international levels, it is refreshing to see that true leadership is being exercised right before us.An example of bright, giving, focused and determined leadership is being shown by our