Our apartment in Ottawa overlooks one of the three rivers which wind and wend their way through the National Capital Region. The view from the 10th floor is...
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Columnists - Allan Schwartz
The Patio Table Saga
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Sibling Rivalry
Cleopatra and Ptolemy. Cain and Abel. Sherlock and Mycroft. Ann Landers and Dear Abby. Bart and Lisa. History is full of great sibling rivalries. The world of...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
Pete’s Gotta Bird Named After Him?
Over the past few months, Elaine and I have enjoyed brief walks in the wooded areas of Elliston Park. One specific bird of interest is a member of the thrush...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
Strong public safety starts with putting victims first
Alberta’s government is taking action to keep Alberta safe, prosperous, and full of opportunity. From prioritizing victim safety and helping more Albertans...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Barbera-ians At The Gate
Art, architecture, food, and wine. What’s not to love about Italy? From time immemorial, Italy has been spreading its culture across the world, dating back to...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
Shedding the Rack
“Look at the rack on that one”. Quiet clicking. “Those two are definitely competing for the does in the area”. More clicking. “The king just ran off that...
Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy
The Magic and the Mange
Over a half century ago after fishing for walleye at the confluence of the Beaver River and Marie Creek near Cold Lake, I was ready to enjoy the six kilometre...
Columnists - Chantelle de Jonge
Alberta’s government is delivering results
Alberta’s government is delivering results that make a difference in people’s lives across our province. From securing major international events that drive...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
Irish Ales Are Smiling
Another St. Paddy’s Day has passed us by. The local drinking establishments saw the annual surge of drunken revellers dressed as leprechauns, and green beer...
Columnists - Nick Jeffrey
DEW or DEW not. There is no try.
Rather than spending Saint Patrick’s Day in a crowded pub filled with people in leprechaun hats and green beer, I will be sitting down for a dignified sampling...
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