May 4th, 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, Jim and I moved to Cornwall from our country home in…
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Opinion: Trump Tightens His Echo Chamber with Truth Social’s New Streaming Service
So, here’s the deal: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) just announced the launch of its fancy new content delivery…
Passing the Torch: Is It Time for Trudeau to Follow Biden’s Lead
President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee has created quite…
The Uninvite Fiasco: Politicians Play Hardball with Pride
On the 14th of July, Diversity Cornwall (DC) sent letters asking MP Eric Duncan and MPP Nolan Quinn to refrain…
The Dance of Politics and Media: A Reflection from the Pride Parade
As managing editors of news media outlets, we often find ourselves walking a tightrope between personal beliefs and professional duties…
LTE: Urgent Call for Housing Solutions as Dev Hotel Contract Ends
As we know that the contract between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Dev Hotel and Conference Centre…
Where Will They Go? The Urgent Question Facing Refugees in Cornwall
The recent announcement that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not be renewing its contract with the DEV Centre…
Me and My Bike
In the summer of 1960, I received my first bicycle. It was a surprising gift on two counts. First, I…
“Enough Already”
~A poem dedicated to MP Eric Duncan There once was a statesman named Eric,Whose hate for the (carbon) tax was…
“I am Celine Dion” – A Heartfelt Portrayal of a Legend’s Struggle
We live in a world where the glitz and glamour of fame often overshadow the human struggles behind the spotlight.…
LTE: Daughter denied access to Mother in LTC: Officer refuses to give her Trespass Ticket
Greetings Today, another unlawful trespass from LTC home in Cornwall. This makes 4 in this month alone that I have…
LTE: City seeks to maintain its image over being open and transparent
Something has very much changed in the city of Cornwall over the past year or so, and it is important…
LTE: Canada’s Federal Coalition Government
Hardly a day goes by without someone lamenting the Liberal-NDP coalition in Ottawa, and expressing the wish that it would…
Cornwall’s Interim Control Bylaw needs Clearer Messaging
Last November, the City Council of Cornwall passed an Interim Control Bylaw to address the issue of homelessness. With estimates…
We Have a Responsibility to Develop Ethical AI
A year ago I was developing “Ethics in AI” curricula for a Computer Science program for teens. This workshop was…
Canadaland SLAPPed Down in Court
Recently, I sat in a Toronto courtroom and watched some of the best defamation lawyers in Canada pick through Jesse…
Believe them when they show you who they are
The biggest danger to this country is the man who is running against our Prime Minister in the next election,…
LTE: Before Funding the University Project, Let’s Address Local Needs and Past Mistakes
The recent resurgence of the University Project caught my attention just last week, leaving me scrambling to voice my concerns…
LTE: Call to Protect the Rights of Seniors and Disabled in Care:
Dear editor and Honourable MPPs, Four more individuals were banned from Long Term Care facilities in the London and Kitchener…
The Problem with Labeling Newcomers as “New Canadians”
“Words are potent weapons for all causes, good or bad.” —Manly Hall When we speak of immigrants as “New Canadians,” we…
Dear Bill Maher: A Polite Northern Rebuttal to Blaming Canadian Policies for America’s Political Nightmare
Well, Bill, as your friendly neighbor from the north, it seems necessary to offer some hearty Canadian perspective on your…