Who The World Sees
Princess Leia looms large over my childhood, but I feel like Carrie Fisher will guide me through middle age.
Category: Opinion Pieces
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
In our rapidly changing world, where the entirety of human knowledge doubles every year, Christmas carols create a bridge across divides of age, economy, politics, and even religion. Our society seems to be simultaneously becoming homogenized and divided into smaller and smaller factions. And yet we have these touchstones that can bring us together. Finding these elements that unite us, creating moments where voices can join together in joy, is increasingly important.
Building a Better Childcare Strategy
This week the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives told Canadians the cost of childcare in our country is rising at three times the rate of inflation. That’s an 8% increase since 2014. It doesn’t matter…
Delivering on Midwives
Taxpayers across New Brunswick should be cheering the announcement that four trained midwives will finally be hired by the province – because it’s a smart move financially. National research shows a planned homebirth, assisted by…
Community Over Competition
It’s a simple statement with a powerful impact. Community over competition. There are so many areas of life where I see people with similar goals and values acting as if they are on opposing teams….
Impending Immersion
I know a lot of parents rejoiced when the government announced a Grade One French Immersion program would be available next September. I was not one of them. It’s quite distressing to try to decide…
Standing Tall Before a Wall
In my senior year of high school I had a course called Global History. It focused on post-World War II and was meant to guide students in understanding the links between the past and the…
Our premature babies’ story
Each year, dozens of moms and dads in Southeastern New Brunswick begin their parenting journey surrounded by monitors, incubators, and healthcare professionals. They are the parents of preemies, babies who arrive weeks, and even months,…
Education reform is a study in patience
The first report cards of the school year will soon be sent home. But the province’s report card came more than a week ago – and it wasn’t the gold-star studded A+ masterpiece we’d all…
Food Rules
Against the backdrop of the Thanksgiving harvest season and the junk food indulgence of Halloween, the federal government has focused its attention on our nation’s eating habits. In particular, Health Minister Jane Philpott announced plans…