Opinion

By Brian Zinchuk

For three consecutive Father’s days, I have attempted to write this column. Ever since my father, John Wilger, fell ill, I wanted to write something to show my appreciation for the way he raised me and say how much I loved the man who was my dad.

By Murray Mandryk

I s there anything that is more contentious to almost every adult than taxes? It is unlikely anything is as universally disliked, so when they go up the reaction is not going to be particularly supportive.

By Gail Krawetz

"I have one love - Canada; one purpose - Canada's greatness; one aim - Canadian unity from the Atlantic to the Pacific." – John Diefenbaker I’m gonna remember where I was on Canada Day 2017 for a long, long time. I’m gonna assume that you will, too.

I met a man from India. We chatted awhile. I asked him questions about his life there, where he lived and how. “I live in a big area, a very big state. In the middle,” he answered. “Andhra Pradesh?” He seemed surprised. “Yes.

With our great country markings its 150th anniversary Saturday, it is the ideal time to unveil my selections for the best five games from Canadian creators. At number five I have Santorini.

We’re just days away from Canada’s 150th birthday! “Plant” a flag in your red and/or white containers for July 1.