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And now for 2018

And now for 2018

It's interesting that Michael Wolff, author of Fire and Fury about President Donald Trump, should have copied the title of a miniature war-game about the American Civil War first published in 1990 by Quantum Publishing and authored by Dave Waxtel.
Help me understand

Help me understand

“The programs, services and support offered by the Community Village assist residents to return to a state of independence, personal safety and improved quality of life.” – St.
Resolve to think clearly in 2018

Resolve to think clearly in 2018

I usually do not make New Year’s resolutions, since I’m not on speaking terms with my own willpower, but this year, I’ve decided to give you the benefit of my wisdom and strongly recommend a resolution most of you need to embrace.
Collaboration in the city

Collaboration in the city

The phrase "social safety net" is often bandied about, but what does it really mean? By definition it is a collection of services provided including social supports, healthcare, homeless supports etc. St.
Political hope

Political hope

We, as humans, are instinctively social beings, organizing ourselves into groups and societies. This form of collaboration offers us security and allows us to flourish.
There’s no place like home for the holidays

There’s no place like home for the holidays

The classic Perry Como song, Home for the Holidays , has a very straightforward premise: “there’s no place like home for the holidays.
Unity in crisis

Unity in crisis

When this country was riven by internal crisis a century ago at least it was indeed a matter of life and death. Today it’s just a matter of beer, licence plates and how to greet shoppers at the corner store.
Trudeau: the good and the bad

Trudeau: the good and the bad

When Justin Trudeau became prime minister in 2015, Trudeau charmed many Canadians with his social media skills and courting millennial votes. He was seen as representing new, energetic change, shaking up the tired Stephen Harper status quo.
Is "basic" bad?

Is "basic" bad?

A liking for Starbucks, Ugg boots and sequins are just some of the qualities necessary to be branded as “basic.” It is one of the latest slang words to describe a stereotypical “girly” girl.
Changing course on Jerusalem

Changing course on Jerusalem

Christmas is about to arrive and President Trump has given us a special reason for looking toward Jerusalem.
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