As the eagle flies, it’s only about 100 kilometres from Kelowna to Kamloops, British Columbia. But, after the May 27 discovery of the remains of 215 children in an unmarked burial site near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, it might as well be a million.
What would Andy Scott do?
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Response To the Minister of Local Government and Local Governance Reform on the Green Paper on Local Governance Reform, May 25, 2021
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A long-suffering Leafs fan dares to dream
I have to admit something. I’m as excited as a...
Some thoughts on this municipal election day
As Frederictonians and people across much of the...
Nicholas Denys: A symbol of strength, resiliency and humility
It is the summer of 1687, and a frail, tired old man is walking alongside the Baie des Chaleur near present-day Youghall Beach in Bathurst. At 84, Nicholas Denys has lived far longer than the average lifespan for the time. During those years, he has played a significant role in the settling and development of Acadia, including providing more stability of governance than many of the other royal appointees around him.
10 Tips for Creating a Delicious Indian Curry Sauce
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My Battle with Hyundai – The Final Chapter
You’ll never guess? Actually you probably...
The Sad Saga of my Sonata Sunroof, Part 2
When I posted my blog about the sunroof on my...
My Standoff with Hyundai – What would you do?
As some of you who read my blogs regularly may...
AFTER COVID – WHAT’S NEXT
OVERALL OBJECTIVE—TO FIND WAYS AND MEANS TO...
Fredericton Council comes through for homeless, but would bolder have been better?
As the saying goes, it is never too late to do...
Some further thoughts on that City Motel vote by Fredericton city council
It is an absolute disgrace that in a city like...
Fredericton Council votes NO to housing homeless
The most frustrating thing about Fredericton...
City Motel would be a real game changer for homelessness in Fredericton
“The true measure of any society can be found in...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
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Ions, eons and a journey through time
Waterfalls, mountains and beaches. When we’re near them, we feel good. At least I do – waterfalls especially. Watching water tumble over rocks and listening to the music it makes on its journey to the sea nourishes the spirit. Like currents of thought in the slipstream of time, history travels with it.
I heard the black dog growling
My good friend Lane MacIntosh, who battles...
The World’s Leading Education Systems Are Responding
New Brunswick’s green paper on education stated,...
NEW BRUNSWICK EDUCATION IS OUT OF SYNC WITH SOCIETAL CHANGING ECONOMY
People are our most important natural resource. ...
VISIONS AND GOALS OF HEALTH CARE REFORM FOR NEW BRUNSWICK
It is easy to write lofty words about the...
