Opinion

'No fine structure is posted by St. Albert on the city's website. It sure reads like it's more important to generate maximum revenues than focus on disclosure and public safety.'

Across Canada and the United States, individuals seeking to become elected, and many who are already elected, attempt to attract votes from those who are “undecided” or “in the centre” of the political spectrum.

Have you ever wondered why your plum tree was full of blossoms, but bore no fruit? Where were the pollinators?

'An inability to keep an open mind about proposed changes that look to add services to older neighbourhoods might mean that when the right project comes along, the rules council establishes may be too rigid to accommodate it.'

'In a world focused on so much negativity and finger pointing at others to do better, I thought it worth mentioning.'

'I have seen more songbirds this spring than I have in at least 10 years ...'

'They do not believe in freedom or democracy but to rule by violence or force if you do not agree with them.'

'Celebrating Canada Day also doesn’t mean you can’t try and help make things right for Indigenous people, Muslim or Black Canadians, or anyone else who has experienced racism and abuse.'

'No matter what dream you’ve shelved away or passion project you've convinced yourself is for another life, it can still happen.'

'Our identity — what it means to be Canadian — has evolved. Hopefully it will keep moving along a forward-thinking trajectory, toward welcoming all, honouring differences, and learning to value the uniqueness of each person.'