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Election results give more of the same

Election results give more of the same

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

A history of senior wellness clinics

Norah Bain's legacy should be honoured
Lemmings have it right, diversify

Lemmings have it right, diversify

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.
Poor lighting makes path unsafe

Poor lighting makes path unsafe

The Editor, Once again the arrogance of Onni Developments rears its ugly head. Tuesday evening, just after 7 p.m.
The country's least likely war hero

The country's least likely war hero

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.
Bad grammar, American spelling infuriates

Bad grammar, American spelling infuriates

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.
Avoid planes

Avoid planes

move away
What did life teach you today?

What did life teach you today?

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.
Vote, but don't stop there

Vote, but don't stop there

This Saturday, the candidates will be biting their nails, while voters file in and out of the polling places.
Old furniture goes to dump, not streets

Old furniture goes to dump, not streets

What to do about old, unwanted furniture, appliances and other household items? The answer should be obvious - drop them off at good will, or just take them to the dump.