Columns

Ah, summer. It's interesting – or creative – business planning by the industry, that as the weather gets warmer, the video games get worse. Summer is the deep breath before the plunge into the fall lineup.

I do it. Nearly everyone I know does it. Grandmas and grandpas do it too. You know what I’m talking about . . . ripping through city streets at excessive speeds once in awhile. It’s become a bit of an art form with me.

The August long weekend has come and gone, School supplies are out in force, Halloween treats are on the shelves raring to go, but for area residents it is Rock’n August. Tuesday was the kick-off of this annual event.

There are plenty of female gamers out there, and many can rival the guys any day of the week, but when it comes to buying toys, the clear winner is the male gender.

Why in heaven’s name do we waste money on the United Nations? Surely it is an impossible dream.

All countries are based upon myths, which are designed to build a sense of oneness – a sense of being. These mythologies are more commonly known as “nationalism,” which finds its origins in the 18th century.

As a teacher, I was surprised to hear that the centre commonly talked about in class and in the halls was in danger of closing.

The success of the new Spider-Man movie proves just how timeless the original Spider-Man comics have been since they were first produced back in the 1960s.

One summer night two weeks ago, while on a relaxing drive about town, I tracked down two amiable paramedics. They indicated to me that they were not overworked, not overstressed, and emergency medical services had improved since 2011.

Earlier this week I had an engaging conversation with the owner of a local business. He spoke about his previous employment as a tax auditor for the provincial government and the limitations he experienced as a visible minority.