Check It Out: Sharing your story can save lives
Here’s a bit of old-time trivia for you. A popular Western TV series called Bonanza ran from 1959 to 1972. The four main characters —Lorne Greene, Michael Landon…
REMEMBERING WHEN: The loss of our first pet
The very first pet our family ever had was a young, jet-black stray tomcat who appeared out of nowhere one day at our country house when my little brother and I were very young.
Pop 89: Here, Let Me Do That For You
“Here, let me do that for you”, says the automated voice, assuring me, in carefully programmed language and hushed tone, that it really cares about my needs.
Letter to the Editor: Pierre Poilievre was a failed candidate
Pierre Poilievre was a failed candidate on April 28. He was no longer wanted as an MP by the voters of Carleton. Damien Kurek should not have resigned causing an unnecessary by-election…
Letter: Future of Battle River-Crowfoot
A lot has been said in these pages on both sides of the debate related to the future of Battle River-Crowfoot. First, to the people of Battle River-Crowfoot, thank you…
Check It Out: Stay home and watch TV
In a previous article I repeated John Diefenbaker’s famous quote: “I am Canadian, a free Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship God in my own way…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Critchley is up for the job
I am proud to say that I live in the Carleton riding that voted out Pierre Poilievre. Not because he’s mean spirited and as he claims ‘wanted to reduce the civil service’…
REMEMBERING WHEN: The home-brewed beer
Long before home brewing kits became popular, there were always do-it-yourselfers determined to brew their own adult beverages, aiming to have a little fun and save some money…
Pop 89: How Wars Start
When I and my five siblings were young and got into scrapes with each other, raising our voices, yelling and blaming the other for taking our toys, or the last cookie…
Check It Out: Listen to what everyday Canadians are saying
A husband said, “A lot of women say their husbands don’t listen. Luckily, I’ve never heard my wife say that.”
Pop 89: The News is There to Scare You
I remember when dad bought mom a microwave oven. Rumour had it, if you stood too close you could render yourself sterile.
Check It Out: A hostage shares his story
This kind of struck me as funny …. “I hate it when I’m talking to myself and suddenly realize I wasn’t paying attention and then have to start all over.”
