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July 16, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart My ideal day is around 78°F, no humidity at all, sunny, with the odd puffy cloud passing across the sun just to ...

A lesson in learning

By Anthony Carnovale Truthfully, I’ve forgotten most of what I was taught in Teacher’s College. I have managed to hold onto a few interesting practices ...

Of sarracenia purpurea and getting by

By JAMES MATTHEWS The pitcher plant’s beauty belies its nature. But that beauty and its nature speak to something about all of us who try. ...

Netanyahu’s remaining options

By Gwynne Dyer “The graveyards are full of indispensable men,” said former French Premier Georges Clemenceau about a century ago, and it’s still true. Israel’s ...

Kindergarten readiness: Building the skills children need for a confident start

For many families, the months leading up to kindergarten bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Parents often wonder if their child knows enough letters, ...

Ambition versus mediocrity

By Constance Scrafield With the rush for AI to do everything for us, and us to give up our own skills while sparing our children ...

Customer service

By Brian Lockhart If you have ever received bad customer service in a store, business, or any organization, you will probably remember it. Customer service ...

Help Fill the Summer Gap: Support Our Community’s Kids

And just like that, summer is upon us. It is a glorious season filled with light, warm breezes and seasonal foods that bring delight – fresh ...

The blue ribbon mutt

By Keith Schell A little while ago, I was channel surfing and happened upon the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the quintessential yearly competition for ...

Of fathers and sons

By JAMES MATTHEWS My son once found a colourful marble in the loose sand of an Iqaluit school playground. Pretty sure it was one of ...

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