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Opinion | May 16

Two friends and the fish that came between them

It must have looked like something out of a black-and-white comedy from the silent movie era.

Three men out on the Ottawa; two none too pleased after what recently transpired.  The...

Columns | May 15

You can't hear the birds sing by the parkway

As much as people would like to have the whole thing over with, it’s likely that the public controversy over the west-end LRT route will go on and on.

Columns | May 15

Teaching kids about social media

In the wake of Rehtaeh Parsons’ death, people came out to condemn her alleged attackers and the justice system that failed her.

Columns | May 10

View from the 'frew

View from the 'frew

RENFREW - Quilts are more than quaint, they can shape perspective.

Columns | May 08

Do we really need another gleaming palace of gloom?

If it’s your birthday and you make the proper phone calls, you and some friends can ride in the pace car at Rideau Carleton Raceway. It’s pretty good to be one of those friends.

Columns | May 08

The Lousy Christian

I don’t write about faith much because, I’ll be honest, I’m a lousy Christian.

Columns | May 01

Not exactly a tunnel of love

There is no progress without heartbreak.

Columns | May 01

Being present is the greatest gift

The other day, my boys got off the school bus.

 
 
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A whole lot of history here

BONNECHERE VALLEY – Like many fine, furry companions, Nelson leaves his mark on this particular...

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Columns

Columns | May 01

Economics and science fiction

Few people realize the connection between economics and science fiction, but the similarities are dramatic.

Columns | May 01

Do screens make kids happy?

The other day, I surprised my children by giving them an hour of “free time” on my laptop.

Columns | Apr 10

Fixing Queen Street, and other Ottawa fantasies

In Ottawa, even the good news is somewhat mysterious.

Columns | Apr 10

How to shed 50 pounds per year

I have vowed to lose 20 pounds by autumn.

Editorial

Editorial | Aug 03

Only a radical prime minister ignores facts, scientific evidence

Killing the long form census, cutting off funding for science research: our prime minister in a radical.

Editorial | Nov 11 |  Recommended 36

The real war has just begun

Government must get into the trenches to help returning troops cope with war.

Editorial | Aug 25

Jack’s great hope

EDITORIAL: Jack Layton died Monday, in the early hours of the morning. A giant, his fall was felt across the country.

Editorial | Feb 18 |  Recommended (1) |  Recommended 1

Conservative riding association should replace Gallant

Yet another gaffe has placed Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant in the spotlight.

Letters

Letters | Aug 03

Thanks Perth Motors

Dear Editor,

I am writing today to tell you about my experience with Perth Motors this past Tuesday afternoon (July 19, 2011).

My three kids, my parents-in-law and I had come into Perth...

Letters | Mar 31

Seeing fisher on Arnprior trail was a thrill

Seeing fisher on Arnprior trail was a thrill

ARNPRIOR: Russell Corbett had a rare encounter with a fisher while out hiking recently.

Letters | Feb 10 |  Recommended 1

Opposition to pricey Alta Vista corridor plan isn't confined to Riverview Park

The cost of $55 million for the 1.2 kilometre hospital link works out to twice as much per km as it cost to widen Hwy 401 collector lanes through Toronto (adjusted for inflation) and approximately...

Letters | Feb 10

Hume's advocacy of corridor wrong, waste of taxpayer dollars

Peter Hume is wrong and wasting taxpayers’ dollars in his advocacy of the proposed Alta Vista Transportation Corridor.