Dear Editor, I just wanted to take a moment to thank Mr. Ford for allowing alcohol to be sold in…
Category: Voices
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Cultivating Creativity
I have been contemplating the notion of creativity. Creativity is a quality that applies to all of us, even though…
What DEI Is—And What It Isn’t
It’s all over the place. The buzz word of the week is DEI, especially now since Trump seems to have…
LTE: Cornwall Council’s Priorities: A Dream for Whom?LTE:
At this week’s City Council meeting, Councilor F Ngoundjo said that it would be like “a dream come true,” to the…
Doug Ford’s Report Card
No TV for the next month, Doug! A political opportunist, Doug Ford, is hedging his bets by calling for an…
Big Tech, Big Government, Big Problems: How to Take Back Your Privacy in the Trump era
Meta, Amazon and X have always collected your personal information. But in this new era, with Trump handing out Cabinet…
LTE: You might be a Conservative if… Homestead Ramblings
“The basis of conservatism is a desire for less government interference or less centralized authority or more individual freedom.” -Ronald…
LTE – From High Road to Low Blows? Disappointing.
Dear Editor, When Eric Duncan first entered politics, he made a pledge to his constituents that he would never engage…
Kick Start 2025 with Gratitude
I have written about gratitude repeatedly. I have researched the benefits of gratitude on overall well-being and have integrated gratitude…
What’s wrong with Marxism?
Or: What’s right with Capitalism? I was scrolling through Facebook last night, checking out reactions to my recent piece on…
My Dear Conservative Friends, Trudeau is out, now what?
I hope this letter finds you in good healthAnd in a prosperous enough position to put wealthIn the pockets of…
Jagmeet Singh Squandered a Moment to Inspire Canadians
Yesterday, I watched the various leaders comment about Trudeau’s resignation and I was dismayed at Mr. Singh’s response. This is…
LTE: Trudeau’s Resignation
I was sad to hear that Justin Trudeau announced his resignation today—and I hate Pierre Poilievre more than ever. While…
Kick Start 2025 with Gratitude
I have written about gratitude repeatedly. I have researched the benefits of gratitude on overall well-being and have integrated gratitude…
On Guard For Thee
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has “joked” about turning Canada into a 51st state. Citing supposed concerns about illegal immigration…
Cultivating Resilience in a Challenging World
Since the results of the US election two weeks ago, I have been reflecting on the impact that these results…
LTE: $61.9 BILLION DOLLAR SHOW – WERE YOU ALL ENTERTAINED?
WOW, that was quite the day yesterday. I hope everyone enjoyed the $61.9 BILLION dollar theater that took part on…
LTE: Why Won’t Ontario Recognize Intimate Partner Violence as an Epidemic
Dear Editor, Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the…
The Billionaire’s Swamp: Trump, Greed, and the Threat to Democracy
Despite his billionaire status, Trump claims to be “a man of the people” and a fearless leader who will Make…
LTE: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Dear Editor, Recent developments in global and Canadian politics have raised serious concerns about the influence of powerful figures like…
The Inner Work of Aging
One would think that at a certain age, the inner work of learning about self and our place in the…