If you have reached the grand old age of 75 years, Justin Trudeau has promised to give you $500 in the month of August. This is great news except the seniors under the age of 75 are really miffed about it. Make no mistake — this grand gesture will land…

Wearing any uniform of the Canadian Military must bear certain responsibilities and yet this seems to have been forgotten by the General who was seemingly was in charge of the Forces. Former General Jonathan Vance when promoted to head the Canadian Military, declared in his swearing-in ceremony that he was…

At 5:30 a.m. Easter morning, April 9, 1917, 15,000 men attacked Vimy Ridge after a barrage from 1000 heavy guns. Most of the objectives were taken by noon that day and 4,000 prisoners were taken as well. …

The official filing date for 2020 tax returns is April 30, 2021. The Government of Canada would like you to know that you can download an income tax package or a package requiring a specific return or form. There are different ways to file your tax return. ON-LINE — Income…

March 8 has been designated as International Women’s Day and should be celebrated in every corner of the world. Women want and deserve an equal future free from stigma, stereotypes and violence. To get us there the World needs women at every table where decisions are being made. Throughout history…

SNOWBIRDS RESIST RULES — by Dorothy Wilson The Prime Minister said this week that anyone arriving in Canada by land must soon present recent negative COVID-19 test results. Those without the requisite test results could be fined up to 3,000. Travelers arriving by air have been required to show the…

I would like to remind my readers that there are other activities going on despite the ‘lockdowns’ experienced by most Canadians. One of these activities is the collection of maple syrup that is going on throughout many Canadian Provinces during the month of February. If you have never experienced a…

WHERE IS THE VACCINE? As a senior I hope someone can tell me-because all I hear from Ottawa is mixed messages with a lot of spin on them. I totally agree that all doctors, nurses and first responders should get priority treatment but I have to draw the line when…

LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ As we remember the Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, we must ask ourselves — how could this atrocity be allowed to happen? …