Opinion

The idea that two people doing the same job should get the same pay seems about as simple as can be. But for close to three decades, Canada Post has insisted that if one of those people is a woman, she should get paid less.

What would you do today if this was your last day on Earth? I ask myself this question often - not quite every day, but almost. It gives me a sober perspective on my values, the agenda of the day and where I find meaning.

Once again, the status quo held fast as about one-third of the electorate voted for municipal politicians on the weekend.

Norah Bain's legacy should be honoured

The lemming gets a bad rap! Common error says that these arctic rodents commit mass suicide by jumping off cliffs to drown in the ocean below.

The Editor, Once again the arrogance of Onni Developments rears its ugly head. Tuesday evening, just after 7 p.m.

In the wake of Remembrance Day, I've been thinking about Canada's military greats. Make a mental list of all the stereotypical attributes of an Edwardian war hero. You're thinking of an officer with a strong jaw, broad shoulders, gimlet eyes.

The Editor, In reading the candidate statements on the city's web site and in the newspaper, I am appalled at the quality of some of the candidate for city council and especially school trustee.

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Since my now 19-year-old son was in preschool, I have asked my kids to complete three tasks each day: learn something new, help someone else and have fun.