It’s not all bad
March 31, 2026
Dear Editor, Last week, I wrote about some of the negative aspects of the new computer-driven phenomenon known as AI. While it is artificial, it
Dear Editor, Last week, I wrote about some of the negative aspects of the new computer-driven phenomenon known as AI. While it is artificial, it
Dear Editor, I agree with the editor that employees might not feel respected. I suggest two other factors may also be at play. When there
Most of my life I have been actively working in what I would call the Lord’s work. Sunday school, extracurricular activities in the evening, trips
My son and grandson are powerlifters. Saturday past, I watched them beat their own records and lift incredible weights. Strength when it is visible in
Dear Editor, Artificial Ignorance; the new blue goo for the hard of thinking. It seems to be what everybody’s talking about, and worrying about. There
Dear Editor, Can I borrow a cup of transparency? According to Google, “transparency” is the open, honest, and accessible sharing of information, acting as a
There is an unbroken maple sugaring tradition that goes back thousands of years in the Ottawa Valley. The Algonquin Anishinaabe people have been tapping maple
Editor, Trump’s reliance on the soon to be outdated “Golden Dome” defence system is another indication that he lives in the past. His decision-making is
Fifty years ago I taught my first Sunday school class in a large church. I was excited and scared at the same time, so I
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations took the Pontiac by storm this weekend. As always, Quyon led the Pontiac in St. Paddy’s spirit, kicking off the weekend
Dear Editor, Last week, I wrote about some of the negative aspects of the new computer-driven phenomenon known as AI. While it is artificial, it is not a substitute for intelligence. The annoying results we often see come from people
Dear Editor, I agree with the editor that employees might not feel respected. I suggest two other factors may also be at play. When there is rapid and great turnover of staff, it is not always because of better paying
Most of my life I have been actively working in what I would call the Lord’s work. Sunday school, extracurricular activities in the evening, trips to weekend retreats, etc. But, I’m beginning to find I can’t do what I used
My son and grandson are powerlifters. Saturday past, I watched them beat their own records and lift incredible weights. Strength when it is visible in a competition is impressive, but there is a greater strength which seems to go quietly
Dear Editor, Artificial Ignorance; the new blue goo for the hard of thinking. It seems to be what everybody’s talking about, and worrying about. There is reason to be concerned, but it’s the 3D part that is the real danger.
Dear Editor, Can I borrow a cup of transparency? According to Google, “transparency” is the open, honest, and accessible sharing of information, acting as a foundation for trust, accountability, and ethical behavior in business, governance, and personal relationships. According to
There is an unbroken maple sugaring tradition that goes back thousands of years in the Ottawa Valley. The Algonquin Anishinaabe people have been tapping maple trees, using the “sweetwater” as medicine, and processing it into syrup and sugar since time
Editor, Trump’s reliance on the soon to be outdated “Golden Dome” defence system is another indication that he lives in the past. His decision-making is informed by outdated and historically tainted ideas, making his presidency a catastrophe for human kind.
Fifty years ago I taught my first Sunday school class in a large church. I was excited and scared at the same time, so I memorized the whole lesson, including the Bible verse. It was only as I got closer
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations took the Pontiac by storm this weekend. As always, Quyon led the Pontiac in St. Paddy’s spirit, kicking off the weekend with a tea organized by the Quyon Pastoral Charge. The event brought in close to
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