Skip to content

Opinion

OPINION: Welcome

OPINION: Welcome

When you’re living in a big city, it’s easy to space out and not pay attention to the little things happening around you. One day, when I was living in Halifax, a little boy’s giggle caught my attention. He was playing with his dad at the bus stop.
How political activists have weaponized 'duty to consult'

How political activists have weaponized 'duty to consult'

First Nations in Ontario are challenging routine maintenance work on the Canadian Mainline, which carries natural gas from western to eastern Canada
TFSA a powerful savings vehicle

TFSA a powerful savings vehicle

A couple of things frequently baffle investors about Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs).
Are you positive that your get up and go has gone away?

Are you positive that your get up and go has gone away?

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, was acting like my therapist the last time we spoke. I told him I was in a slump, that my get up and go had gone somewhere else.
The last word on the Oscars

The last word on the Oscars

This column is going to have to serve as the “last word” on the whole Oscars best-picture announcement debacle.
Right idea, wrong messenger, for education reform in Ontario

Right idea, wrong messenger, for education reform in Ontario

A federal Tory candidate's policy proposal would end a decade of silence on school choice in Canada
Grow something green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Grow something green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Once again it is March and our weather is colder than it was in February! Perhaps as this is the month where we all are Irish, there are some shenanigans going on, perhaps initiated by the little people. So what do you do to celebrate St.
Begonias brighten the indoor landscape

Begonias brighten the indoor landscape

Houseplants are essential to a quality of life many of us demand. Begonias have been around since Victorian times, and have long been a favourite. They are actually native to South America, and have thousands of species that you might like to grow.
Playoff hockey ramping up across all leagues

Playoff hockey ramping up across all leagues

Spring is in the air and what a great time it is to be a hockey fan. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs are about to get underway with a number of teams in action within a few hour drive including the hometown Humboldt Broncos.
Cost of city representation

Cost of city representation

With budget season comes a look at effective spending and where the city can cut costs or save on expenses. This is a paid position. The council positions are not volunteer. We pay for our councillors through the city budget.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks