There are many ways to measure the quality of a place. Some people look at property values, school rankings, or the price of a decent latte. I look at how dogs get on. By that measure, Saint Andrews is one of the finest places on earth. Our love of dogs is immediately apparent to even […]
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Since September 24, 1989, I have been researching many of the local family lines from Pennfield Parish, namely Barry, Bates, Best, Crickard, Cross, Dunbar, Eldridge, Gillespie, Hawkins, Hunter, Jack, Justason, McDowell, McKay, Mealey, Nodding, Paul, Spear, Tatton, Thompson, Trynor, Wadlin, Wright & Young. Through this genealogical research I became very intimate with A-30 Canadian Infantry […]
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Last month, energy was high at the United Nations as an intergovernmental working group began the formal process of drafting a convention on the rights of older persons. The momentum is welcome. Older people have long received limited attention in international human rights law, and ageism remains embedded in legal and social systems. But as […]
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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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