Principal Dan Russell leaves a legacy

With only four years until retirement, Russell is moving on to Alexandra Community School in Owen Sound, which is near his home. It will however,...

A Senior Moment: ‘Us and Them’

“---we have a national identity, we are proud of it, you come into this country you have to integrate, you have to learn our...

Is any progress possible?

The storage of radio-active material continues to be more of a political issue than a technical one. Some countries are moving along at a steady...

Reader finds article thought-provoking

To the Editor: A very thought provoking article that will make me re-examine some of my own pre-conceived biases. June van B.

Expert weighs in on reader’s question

To the Editor:   I think this is a Monarch Caterpillar, but could anyone tell me what the other things are on the same Milkweed plant? Monarch...

Kudos … & NOTs! by ‘The Stix Man’

Kudos Let me set the stage here. First, I’m a retired golden ager, raised in the area on a farm. I have some medical issues. Diabetes,...

Invisible Wounds Conference

To the Editor: I am writing requesting assistance in informing your readers who would like to learn more about developing skills to assist with dealing...

Elections and democracy

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of Canadian democracy. I write to you today as I have some very serious concerns with new legislation...

A Senior Moment: ‘Who Am I?’

Earlier this month I found myself back in high school. It was just after Mental Health Week in Ontario and I had been invited...

Community Matters: Keeping Canada at the forefront of fighting cancer and disease

The Canadian Cancer Society predicts half of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. Unfortunately, most people will feel cancer’s...