Commentary

Israel: The widening war

May 14, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Gwynne Dyer There are really two wars in the Middle East, and only one of them is paused. The US-Iran war has been stuck ...

The thrill of being a Mother in celebration of Mother’s Day

By Constance Scrafield Actually, it was my horse, Patrick, who was first to let me know. He was quite the lad, you see, always ready ...

You owe how much?

By Brian Lockhart You just can’t escape paying bills. By the time you open your eyes in the morning, you already owe income tax on ...

A mother’s place in your heart

By Keith Schell One evening on the way home after a long day at work, I stopped by the grocery store to pick up some ...

Always go straight to the top

By Brian Lockhart As a person who travels around this great province quite a bit, I have a couple of regions that are my favourites. ...

Monthly Message: Legacy giving supports the Orangeville Food Bank’s future

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a lasting impact on those in our community, May is a beautiful time to start that conversation. At ...

Speaking English badly

By Gwynne Dyer It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are ...

Local survivors speak out in video about gender-based violence

The silence is breaking. A powerful new video, It Happens Here, is calling on communities to confront a difficult truth: gender-based violence is not something ...

Don’t worry – it’s paid for

By Brian Lockhart Throughout history, Western societies have always understood that sometimes people experience hardships beyond their control. A person could become sick and unable ...

The birthday disaster

By Keith Schell Birthdays are an exciting time for little kids. A child’s anticipation for their birthday party ranks right up there with Christmas and ...

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