I was grumpy this past week and a little depressed. It took me a few days to figure out why. Things were good with my family and friends. My wife and I are relatively healthy, although I have learned that getting older is not for sissies. I generally enjoy what […]
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Democracy or Dictatorship? The choice of US voters: Sally Barnes | Commentary
By Sally Barnes Just when I was about to give up on our American neighbours, some true heroes have emerged and may help save the day. Like an old Wild West movie, these heroes have ridden in to save the town and its people from a lying, lawless, tyrannical bully. […]
Read MoreListen Up! Time to stop messing around | Commentary
Last week was not a good one for Justin Trudeau. Serious signs of discontent in his leadership bubbled to the surface from within the Liberal federal caucus. At least two dozen members of his own team are telling him out loud it is time to leave. Others are showing signs […]
Read MoreNoble cause corruption: David Harrison | Commentary
By David Harrison Noble cause corruption refers to unethical behavior by individuals or groups who believe their actions are justified because they are in pursuit of a noble or morally righteous goal. The idea behind it is that the end (the noble cause) justifies the means, even if those means involve […]
Read MoreListen up! The case against Donald J. Trump | Commentary
Years ago, when I was a kid, there was a popular toothpaste commercial circulating with a catchy tune. I can’t replicate the tune here, but the lyrics were: “You’ll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.” There must have been something political going on at […]
Read MoreLife in the biggest greenhouse: Hugh Holland | Commentary
By Hugh Holland The last few years brought droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, and 1000-year floods around the world. In Canada, thousands of buildings were destroyed, contributing to a shortage of materials, skilled labour, and homes. The $47 billion rebuild from the 2022 Hurricane at Fort Myers was just getting started when […]
Read MoreListen up! An important step forward | Commentary
Great news came from Muskoka Algonquin Health Care (MAHC) this past week when they announced a revised plan for the two hospital sites in Muskoka. The plan added ten beds to the Bracebridge site, for a total of 46 beds. It has received approval from most stakeholders in Muskoka and […]
Read MoreMAHC adds 10 beds to Bracebridge hospital plan, local docs “encouraged”
The MAHC Capital Redevelopment Committee recently passed a motion to recommend that the Board of Directors amend the hospital redevelopment plan to include an additional 10 acute care beds at the Bracebridge site. This will bring the total number of acute care beds up to 46, and this recommendation will […]
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Bravo! I wish every Canadian reads your article and puts a Prayer in for Harris/Walz this coming Tuesday 🙏🏼
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