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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.

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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 | 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.

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.

Columns | Apr 04

Meet the councillor on April 6

Have an idea you’d like to share? Want something done in the community? Then come to Tim Hortons on March Road by the Metro and chat with me about your ideas, your vision for the community and the needs that you see in the community.

Columns | Apr 03

The cuddliness factor

Less than a week after the tabling of his government’s budget, Stephen Harper went to Toronto to meet two pandas arriving from China.

Columns | Apr 03

Know thy enemy: money

There’s something about money. We love it and need it, but it also scares the hell out of most of us most of the time.

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