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Communication

February 13, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart I have always thought that if everyone had spoken the same language, the First World War might have turned out very differently. ...

The curious case of disappearing generals

By Gwynne Dyer Armies can be used against both foreigners abroad and citizens at home, but the two roles require quite different equipment and tactics. ...

Nothing dates you faster than music

By Keith Schell When I was visiting my family over the Christmas holidays, we were watching Wheel of Fortune at my brother’s house one evening, ...

Iran – pretending to have nukes?

By Gwynne DyerThe Iranian regime is brutal, fanatical and corrupt.  It has just committed the mass murder of its own citizens in the city streets ...

The affordable housing myth

By Brian Lockhart There is a subdivision near where I live that is filled with modest homes. It has a 1960s feel, and that’s pretty ...

Monthly Message: How team spirit fuels the fight against food insecurity in Orangeville

Every February, something really special happens in Dufferin County. To me, it is the BEST DAY EVER. On what is often one of the coldest ...

Strokes of Stardust

By Constance Scrafield By and large, most visual art is associated with nature. Among painters, especially, they are irresistibly drawn to reflecting landscapes in so ...

Monthly Message: Together we can make a difference – ways to Give to Family Transition Place

At Family Transition Place (FTP), our work begins and ends with community. Every day, individuals and families in our region turn to us for safety, ...

Getting cold in here!

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, a storm blanketed the region and much of the province with a coat of ice. The lights went out ...

Your government has a gambling problem

By Conrad Eder The odds of winning Lotto Max are about 1 in 33 million. You’re statistically more likely to be struck by lightning than ...

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