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Technology – our salvation or undoing?

Every new chapter of humanity requires some reflection, evaluation and goal setting.

Mounting debt a burden for us all

Mark Pavilons As we engage in our annual exercise in overspending and over-extending ourselves, at one point we take stock, usually when the rye runs ...

Helping to curb poverty begins at home

Mark Pavilons “Helping people boost themselves out of poverty is the best way to make a lasting positive difference in a person’s life.” Naveen Jain ...

Leaving our future in the hands of babes

It’s easy for adults to criticize the current generation of 20-somethings. I may have been overheard as saying I’m a little reticent leaving our future in hands of these youngsters.

Incentive pay for teachers too far-fetched

There’s no question we all like a little thanks and appreciation for the work we do. A pat on the back, kind words and token appreciation, in whatever form that takes, all go a long way to improving employees’ performance.

How do we spend the years of our lives?

There are many cute and humorous videos on the Internet showing how we spend our days and how important every day is.

It’s easy to be part of your community’s future

Democracy is a great thing. It allows for citizens to become engaged and fully involved in the process, even if it is only every four years on the municipal front.

Taking more than a passing interest in our debt woes

If you only have one oar in the water, you won’t make much progress. In fact, the best you can hope to achieve is going around in circles.

Will gizmos really improve student performance?

There’s no question that technology has embedded itself in every aspect of our society. As our young prodigies head off to the halls of learning each morning, we hope they have positive experiences and expand their horizons.

Full-day ‘babysitting’ a huge drain of tax dollars

Ontario has fully rolled out its full-day kindergarten (FDK) program, making it available to 12,896 four- and five- year-olds in approximately 132 schools across York Region.

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