The long season of dormancy is officially broken: I walked into our production greenhouses this morning and noticed a wonderful change in the air…I could smell...
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Columnists - Tricia Ingram
A Farmer’s Nose – Myth Debunked
Columnists - Jai Murugan
(Tank)
My imaginary pal Feather and his younger brother River fancied fishing in the horse tank, a most unsuitable name, as we didn’t have horses. Cow tank...
Columnists - Mansoor Ladha
Argo misses the Canadian connection
As expected, the film Argo won Oscar for the best picture. The movie was made by Hollywood to depict the role played by Canada in sheltering and later freeing...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
We Moan For Amarone
Your humble narrator was at one of those snooty wine tasting events recently, and had a rare opportunity to sample an Amarone. For those not in the know...
Columnists - Mansoor Ladha
Penny will remain in penny-less era
If you went shopping recently, you will notice that the familiar copper coins – pennies – are missing in the change that you received from your corner store...
Columnists - Patricia Matthews
Mayor’s Message – February 2013
February sees us in preparation mode around Town. We are finalizing lift station upgrades with our developers and CUI. We’re lining up with our...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Chinese New Year
Kung Hei Fat Choi to you all! For non-Chinese speakers in the audience, a loose translation is “Congratulations and be prosperous”. February 10...
Columnists - Mansoor Ladha
Kenya elections test of democracy
Kenya, one the three east African countries, is facing its greatest challenge when goes to the polls on March 4. The country has had a violent past as far as...
Columnists - Jai Murugan
(Grit)
Canada thistle has grit – not quite the diversified variety of grit that its distant cousin the dandelion has, but still deserving of many a weed...
Columnists - Bruce McAllister
Redford discussion dismantling the Alberta Advantage
Ever heard that saying: “you’re damned if you do, and you’re damned if you don’t?” Well that’s exactly how I felt before...
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