SERIES OVERVIEW Civility is usually discussed as a set of rules, manners, or expectations imposed on behavior. But historically, civility emerged much earlier and much more naturally — through shared cultural practices that required cooperation, restraint, emotional awareness, and mutual respect. This three-part series explores how music, the arts, and cooking and dining together have quietly shaped civil societies […]
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Most public conversations about economic hardship begin with the word poverty. It’s an essential discussion — but it no longer tells the whole story of what working families are experiencing. A growing number of Canadians are not poor by official measures, yet they are not secure. Recognizing this helps you understand how many families live […]
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Right now, finding work is more challenging than it has been in years. There are shifts in hiring processes, changes in the economy, more competitive challenges to face, and changes in technology and industries. Applicants are facing unanswered applications, job offers that don’t come through, and people losing hope when the job search takes longer […]
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In memory of Matthew Gick In a small town, getting a new puppy isn’t just an addition to one household—it’s the arrival of a new citizen. Four-legged residents are as celebrated as any human here, often more so. They’re part of the daily landscape: Herb McGee’s blue heeler, Diesel, is known for his athleticism and […]
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Hey folks! It’s that month that everybody has been waiting for – September! Unless you’re living under a rock, you will know it’s the month with moose season in it. Productivity in Charlotte County grinds to almost a complete halt during this time and you better not have any emergency jobs you want done, because […]
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In grade six, my school held a storytelling contest in the gymnasium. I performed Franklin’s Blanket, a beloved tale about a young turtle who can’t find his favourite blue blanket. Decades later, my husband and I find comfort in reading that book and other timeless favourites to our three young children. Our hearts fill with […]
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When it comes to working from home and being a remote employee, this is a reality and trend we are seeing more of. Since the world of work has changed due to the flexibility we never thought we had before the pandemic, and jobs that we thought we could not do in a remote manner […]
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When Maud was a puppy, she had excessive energy. Finding the right walking schedule for her was less a matter of logistics and more a quest—one that felt, at times, like chasing the Holy Grail. I’m not a morning person, and my work often stretches late into the night, so Maud and I found our […]
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A recent study from Harvard University reveals that around half of the student body feels uncomfortable discussing controversial topics. I was shocked! After all, how can we hear different points of view if people are too afraid to talk about them? Obtaining diverse perspectives on a topic is essential for forming an opinion based on […]
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When the Governor General prorogued Parliament in January of this year, most bills that had not received royal assent were terminated and must be reintroduced as if they had never existed. An exception is private member’s bills, which continue from session to session. If the bill had passed third reading in the House of Commons, […]
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