Columns

By Brian Crews, Director, OFA At first glance, most people might find it hard to believe that a City of Toronto firefighter can also be... ...read more

Building on my previous column outlining the first six months of 2023, this column covers the second part of the year.   As much as ...read more

Does your cat run and hide every time someone comes over?  Here are four steps to desensitize your feline to strangers. Associate guests with something... ...read more

If your cat or dog suddenly starts to press its head compulsively against a wall, it’s not because it wants to play hide-­and-­seek with you.... ...read more

It seems that not only does December 21 mark the first day of winter, but it marks the unleashing of a torrent of germs that... ...read more

The Ontario Legislature rose a week earlier than expected for Christmas, but as your lone truly Independent member of provincial parliament, it sure didn’t stop... ...read more

Christmas is a time of family, joy, and celebration. If alcohol is going to be part of your celebrations, make sure you have a plan... ...read more

Had a fantastic dinner with former classmate Ron Hunsinger, his brother, chauffer, and spouse, and another former classmate, Laurie’s brother Brian.  During the many remembrances,... ...read more

Agriculture funding mechanisms are complicated and difficult for those outside the farming community to understand. There are a variety of multi-faceted programs, some aimed at... ...read more

Waiting for church service on Sunday … we were early! Imagine! Got chatting with some other early arrivals about gifts and prices.  Alice related how... ...read more