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Council must act

Council must act

It is cold. Unseasonably cold. With a wind blowing most days even in the sun it is bitter outside. Homeless folk and so-called street people are majorly subjected to the cold.
Wrong country

Wrong country

I read the Letter dismissed article in The Citizen with interest. I came from a country, which was divided. The west side was and is free, as you could have and express any opinion, never mind how crazy.
Brain injuries hurt relationships

Brain injuries hurt relationships

In this article, I will be focusing on challenges in relationships after brain injury, specifically spousal relationships. I will be writing other articles on this topic because there are so many aspects to cover.
What comes next?

What comes next?

On March 11 at 11 p.m., just before I dozed off, my youngest stepped into the bedroom and quoted Theoden from The Two Towers in a voice filled with all the dramatic weight she could muster: “And so it begins.
This pandemic’s valuable lessons

This pandemic’s valuable lessons

I always believe that life has something to teach us, we just need to listen. It is interesting to note that experts in many fields have been warning about a global pandemic for years. Prof.
Why government money isn’t enough

Why government money isn’t enough

As we enter into our fourth week of isolation and restrictive measures as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, money is starting to flow from the government coffers into the bank accounts of Canadian individuals and businesses that have not been able to
No boundaries with COVID-19

No boundaries with COVID-19

When an outbreak hits a community, one of the most urgent things people want is information. This is human nature, as information allows us to protect ourselves, our families and our loved ones.
The herd and the mob

The herd and the mob

Early in the pandemic, there was some talk by wishful politicians that herd immunity would be enough to deal with the coronavirus, that shutting down vast sections of the economy and putting millions out of work wouldn’t be necessary.
New reality, old problem

New reality, old problem

We are facing a new reality but it is also an old problem. Humans have been engaged in a battle with microbial organisms. Life is a constant engagement with other organisms struggling to survive. At its heart, this is evolution by natural selection.
This is our defining moment

This is our defining moment

I have recently found myself with a considerable amount of free time. Like many, I have become an economic casualty of the pandemic. Although it has been a relatively short time, my economically imposed exile is beginning to irk my wrath.