February 2026 Archive

Are people in our lives by chance or design?

I’ve often wondered about just how and why certain people end up in our lives, or become a few paragraphs in our personal storybook. Sure, our work and social circles bring us into contact with literally hundreds of souls. But we don’t click with each and every one. We aren’t drawn, like electricity, to everyone’s heart and soul. And yet, we find them, or they find us.

Alumni see changes first-hand from goodwill missions

t truly does take a village to affect change. Alumni of St. Michael Catholic Secondary School spent a week in the Dominican Republic, boosting the efforts of a champion for human rights. The group visited Sister Maude Rhenau, who’s been fighting for the rights of migrant Haitian workers for decades.

Bending the truth is part of democratic politics

My son recently asked me why politicians aren’t punished for lying. That should be against the law, he argued. I puzzled and puzzled until my puzzler was sore. “Well, you see, er, well, there are different kinds of lying … Um, white lies, bold-faced lies, bendies, stretchies …” I uttered.

King’s U10AA Rebellion crowned tournament champs

Congratulations to King Township Minor Hockey Association, who organized the largest tournament of its storied history this past weekend Jan. 30, 31 & Feb. 1. The tournament spanned over 9 ice pads throughout King Township and the GTA, it included 78 teams throughout Ontario in the U10AA-U18AA age groups and over 500 hours of game time.

Province stepping in to strengthen accountability at York board

Concerns over “infighting” has prompted Ontario’s Education Minister to take action against the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Minister Paul Calandra is taking action against the in response to serious concerns that risk disrupting learning and undermining student outcomes.

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