The Root of it All

Okay, seriously… I would never encourage dishonesty in the electoral process, nor am I suggesting that the process is corrupt. But now that I have your attention....

It is said that there are two topics to avoid as dinner conversation: religion and politics. Religion is an especially touchy subject. Many who claim to be believers of one faith or another are often very adamant in expressing their views.

As the days grow shorter and summer draws to a close, I look back on a long, hot summer that, for me, ended too soon. It’s hard to complain about the weather we enjoyed. Yes, when it was hot it was, perhaps, too hot.

Earlier this week the media, including SooToday.com , reported the arrest of twenty individuals in a downtown prostitution sting.

As you’ve most likely heard, the Conservative government announced its intention to replace the long form of the Census, which one in five households received and was mandatory (as both forms have been), with a “less intrusive,” shorter questionnaire

This week I offer something quite a bit different from my past columns: poetry. Over the next few weeks I will be leading a couple of worship services, plus acting as Chaplain at Camp McDougall for a week.

The Ontario Government today announced new provisions for drivers under the age of 21, requiring them to maintaina ZERO Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

On 1 July of this year, in addition to the long-dreaded HST , a two-year-old Ontario program was quietly expanded.

Another oft-repeated debate has reared itself in the Blue Room; the “freedom to choose.” Apparently, some people view regulations aimed at keeping us safe as an unwanted intrusion on their personal liberties. Uh-huh.

Happy Canada Day! I've been celebrating Canada Day by doing a whole lot of very little. I started the day by bringing coffee to our church secretary, who is working today and having tomorrow off.