Amid the wars, countless Canadian soldiers and nurses displayed extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication, putting their lives on the line for our country. Many of these individuals returned home bearing the profound physical and emotional scars of war, having lost limbs in the line of duty.Their experiences as amputees notContinue Reading
“You’re Richer Than You Think.” Scotiabank had to know that someone would pick up on this catchphrase, which is part of its national advertising, especially in light of the announcement of bank closures in Newfoundland. For the eight Scotiabank branches that are closing, many employees won’t likely feel richer onceContinue Reading
Working together to address climate change Hurricanes battering our shores and communities; wildfires made worse by drought; extreme rainfall events and floods. There is no doubt that climate change is real; Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans regularly experience these and other associated impacts. And people from the west coast of the provinceContinue Reading
Running a newspaper can be a challenge, even during busier news weeks. There are always issues with trying to get accurate information included on a tight deadline, or speaking to the right people, or getting a relevant photo.These difficulties are probably as old as journalism itself, and the way aContinue Reading
I was recently chatting with a former journalistic colleague when she brought up a conversation she overheard during a fall fair. Someone who identified herself as being a friend of a local councillor was saying that the council was going to raise property taxes by 14 percent and that sheContinue Reading
After an incredibly difficult Friday, I made a point of getting some fresh air and physical exercise. Saturday was consumed with chores around the farm, not generally a day of leisure nor what one might suspect an executive (of sorts) to do in off-hours.A day on the farm is aContinue Reading
By Lori BennettNational Sports Columnist NHL Noise NHL training camps are up and running and deals are still being made as general managers watch the last dregs of the off-season drifting toward the drain.On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes cleared the crease when he traded goaltenderContinue Reading
For me this year was no exception but for the fact that my Newfoundland road trip was a little extended. Accompanied by a friend, a first time visitor, I gained a new perspective on the province’s unique features. Although born and bred here (now living in Ottawa) my travelling companionContinue Reading
If there was one thing my father taught me when I was growing up, it was that a man’s word is his bond. I took that to heart, perhaps a little bit too much. I am regularly teased for never, ever being late, and if I tell someone I willContinue Reading
Unveiling the Dystopian Precipice: The Perils of Unbridled AI Takeover Editor’s Note: The following was written by ChatGPT, an open source, free online Artifical Intelligence text prompt. The point is to showcase what the software is both capable and incapable of writing, and to prompt thought about the software andContinue Reading