Opinion

The first day of school is the most important day of the school year. As a teacher and principal, I came to appreciate all the promise and possibility a new school year brings.

This week, students are heading back to school. It is an exciting time of year. I am very lucky because I get to be part of the orientation for new students.

For many people, Labour Day marks the unofficial end to summer. It is the last long weekend before fall seems to hit - although technically we have another few weeks until the fall equinox.

In Saturday's Citizen, CNC philosophy and history instructor Reuben Gabriel talked about the student audience of higher education in Canada.

There are many dark pages in the history of the 20th century, and two men responsible for tens of millions of deaths were Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin.

Children across the country are gearing up to go back to school within the next couple of weeks.

Kirk Gable recently introduced me to his parents Bob and Kay Gable because he wanted to share with me the fact that his parents were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. Here is their story as I wish them a happy belated wedding anniversary.

There has been much discussion regarding borrowing the money to replace the badly aging Four Seasons Leisure Pool and Fire Hall #1. I will be voting yes to borrowing the money to replace both buildings and I am in favour of keeping the Pool downtown.

Perennials are a great addition to any landscape. Not only are they attractive, but they tend to be low maintenance and are a good value as they return year after year.

Re: Gerry Lundquist comments that we don't need to join demonstrations against racism, etc.