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Daffodil campaign this weekend

Daffodil campaign this weekend

Spring has come early to our fair city and this weekend fresh cut daffodils are spreading the message of support for those affected by cancer.
Support root cellar project

Support root cellar project

Re: Andrew Adams column "Seeds of Hope." It is important that we celebrate good things happening around our community.
Unplugged minister feels ‘liberated’

Unplugged minister feels ‘liberated’

The shaming of Finance Minister Mike de Jong for not using email must stop. He's actually far better off without it.
Grandmas deserve praise, help

Grandmas deserve praise, help

In an interview a few years back, Shirley Bond spoke beautifully about how becoming a grandparent opened up another side of herself she didn't know had existed, how love for your partner and your children is special but the love for a grandchild just
Using a TFSA to shield education savings from taxes

Using a TFSA to shield education savings from taxes

"Hey Stupe." It was short for stupid. "Come-ere! I need you to run some patterns again." And no, it wasn't football. We had a symbiotic relationship of sorts. My brother got to practice shooting his pellet gun and I got to practice running.
One market better than two

One market better than two

I know a couple of farmers. I'm friends with a few artisans. And I'm well connected to many local entrepreneurs.
Live your life on your own terms

Live your life on your own terms

In response to W.
Show skeptics the science

Show skeptics the science

So a university survey indicates that, despite decades of unrelenting warnings about global warming, when asked, "Is Earth getting warmer mostly because of human activities?" 56 per cent say no, similar to numbers in Britain, Australia and the U.S.
Helping students find their gifts

Helping students find their gifts

In working with students who struggle in school, I begin from day one praising their strengths. I tell them that grades in school only show a small piece of what a person is capable of. Schools focus primarily on language and mathematical ability.
Stripping down men in suits

Stripping down men in suits

Why would Batman and Superman fight each other? They're going to in the upcoming Batman v Superman movie set for release later this month. At the end of next month, Captain America will go toe-to-toe with Iron Man in Captain America: Civil War.