I don’t often find myself in the presence of illegal drugs, and I can’t ever recall witnessing someone use injection drugs, but I thought I had a basic understanding of what is available and the…
I love the ocean. Being beside the water inspires me, and comforts me. But I can’t bring myself to head to Parlee Beach, no matter how hot it gets or much I miss the ocean….
Small actions can have massive impacts. Sometimes in the debates and discussions around civic issues, we forget the importance of the tiny projects and individual actions that create a compound effect in our community. I…
What do you consider to be your civic responsibility? As our provincial election draws near, this is an important question to ask yourself and your neighbour. Voting is a responsibility, as is being informed about…
I completely understand how New Brunswick came to be called the drive thru province. I’ve driven through many times, including the past two weekends. The Trans-Canada Highway cuts through this province in a way that…
Folks, we need to change the way we approach non-profits in our community. Year after year we’re finding out these cornerstone organizations are floundering to the point of closure. And each time a group comes…
Innovative. Creative. Entrepreneurial. These words much better describe New Brunswick than the still-touted ‘picture province.’ Twice when I’ve been a passenger traveling through this province, I’ve spent the journey reading aloud tidbits from the ‘New…
My Mom Vocabulary includes well-worn phrases such as “in a moment,” “we can’t do that right now,” and “no, that’s not something we’re going to buy.” But this week, I dropped those phrases and the…
Summer is here, which means our house is focused on September. I’m not trying to wish away the sunshine and lazy days, but with our youngest two scholars heading off to school for the first…
The milk war isn’t just a Canada/US issue. My social media has been filled with passionate opinions on both sides of the debate regarding New Brunswick’s decision to ban the sale of chocolate milk (and…