Whose responsibility is it to create affordable housing? Is it something for the public or private sector to deal with? According to Elaine Della-Mattia’s Nov. 10 article in the Sault Star: “Resident opposes two planned projects,” and the city’s Official Plan, it is currently a developer’s responsibility. Two projects were being debated recently as the city had waived the affordable housing …
Firearms Bill C-21 a shot in the dark
On Oct. 21, 2022, a national freeze on the sale, purchase, or transfer of handguns came into effect in Canada. There’s been a lot of confusion since May 30 when Bill C-21 was announced, from gun enthusiasts and gun control advocates. Is C-21 a shot in the dark? I’ll start off by saying that I have my restricted gun licence. I …
Art helps us seek out Indigenous experiences as part of Truth and Reconciliation
Imagine being told about an exhibition at our local Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) by your aunt in Montreal via social media. (And to be clear, please read aunt rhyming with taunt, because I’m talking, and that’s how I pronounce it. I choose taunt and not flaunt because ‘tante’ in French means aunt). In honour of the National Day of …
Truth, Reconciliation, and Harmony at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig
How will you mark this year’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation? The country has set routines for Remembrance Day, but given how new the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is, many of us simply aren’t sure how to acknowledge it properly. Learning anything about Indigenous history or culture is a start. This year, Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG) has …
Charmed by Prince Edward County travels
Most people visit Prince Edward County in the summer. It’s well known for Sandbanks Provincial Park, Lake on the Mountain, and many vineyards. Going in the fall has the advantage that you aren’t queuing and can add in extra stops. On my most recent trip to the county, earlier in October, we covered a lot of ground in two-and- a-half …
Digital reminder to renew licence plate will steer you right
Ontario drivers don’t have to pay licence plate renewal fees, nor put on those colourful little stickers anymore, but did you know that police can pull you over if you haven’t renewed your plate? I knew that the fees for licence plate renewals were scrubbed this year, but was surprised to learn that they have also stopped mailing people notices …
Bet on Banksy’s art to get thinking
There are hundreds of reasons to visit Ottawa, but my latest favourite is the Banksy 360 immersive exhibit in the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park. Banksy becomes more relevant every day as the world goes to pot and this exhibit is an entertaining and powerful reminder that we can’t just accept the status quo. If you don’t know the artist, …
Shrinkflation a growing cause for concern
As I’m watching the Bank of Canada rate increase, noting that the prices of gas and meat have never been higher, there’s a lot of talk about inflation and greedflation, but I’m surprised more people aren’t talking about shrinkflation as part of both. Reaching back to Economics 101, inflation is an increase in prices, when the purchasing power of money …
Opinion: Warming up to Winterlude a ‘cool’ opportunity for Jeopardy! contestants
I love great marketing and I love my hometown of Ottawa. Pair the two and I’m especially delighted. Add in the company responsible for my first non-babysitting job, and I’m tickled pink, like someone’s nose nipped by Jack Frost while skating on the Rideau Canal. Ottawa Tourism’s latest capitalization (pun intended) on pop culture to advance awareness and interest in …
Opinion: ‘Pretty clear’ Canada didn’t uphold its treaty promise
Treaty recognition week just ended, and I almost missed it. Perhaps you are in the same jiimaan (Anishinaabe word for boat) as me? I truly didn’t know what I didn’t know (something that I find that is happening to me more and more as I age). I’m still reflecting on this week, and how I can be on the right …
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