Opinion

“Be proud of this country? For what, over 400 years of genocide?” wrote a Dalhousie University student in a social media post critical of Canada Day 150 celebrations. She subsequently took down her online comments but not before controversy ensued.

A newly-released report from the Alberta Child and Youth Advocate regarding sexually- and gender-diverse youth points to a need for prompt government action.

With less than one month to go before Christmas, those of us who are still scrambling to shop for the special people in our lives should consider keeping an eye out for local deals.

Next month our family is taking the next step in the journey of life and welcoming a new addition to our clan. I've always ascertained that the decision to have a child is the one decision in life you can't take back.

Congratulations to the candidates who won the municipal election. But also to the candidates that didn't win. They are winners too because they took the time and effort to let their names stand.

The winter season technically does not start for another month, but winter weather has undeniably descended upon us. The only relief we can expect until spring at this point is the occasional Chinook.

Having never missed a Remembrance Day, I was once again looking forward to our service at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion on Nov. 11. A short time before I was introduced to a wheelchair. I must admit that at the age of 93 I was scared to death.

As we plunge into a deep-freeze with the winter solstice barely a month away, many drivers do not seem to hesitate idling their vehicles far longer than actually necessary.

Republican and conservative moral outrage seems to be highly selective these days ó at least, more so than usual. Punishment for sexual misconduct and lewd behaviour apparently only applies to the liberal Hollywood "elite" and Democrats or leftists.