Misunderstandings
April 7, 2026
Talking is easy right? Well in a sense yes. We use our words and express a thought or an idea. But in reality, the problem
Talking is easy right? Well in a sense yes. We use our words and express a thought or an idea. But in reality, the problem
Dear team at THE EQUITY and readers, Please accept my deepest apologies. In our Mar. 11, 2026 article titled “Shawville abattoir nears opening after final
Dear Editor, I have experienced life in the U.S. and in Canada. Having been born and raised in a politically-aware family, I’m often amused by
Complaints of mistreatment at the region’s health authority have tripled in the past year, according to the national commissioner for Complaints and Service Quality at
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
Talking is easy right? Well in a sense yes. We use our words and express a thought or an idea. But in reality, the problem begins right there. Our perception of what is being said is coloured by what we’ve
Dear team at THE EQUITY and readers, Please accept my deepest apologies. In our Mar. 11, 2026 article titled “Shawville abattoir nears opening after final repairs,” journalist Tashi Farmilo used significant portions of an article written by THE EQUITY journalist
Dear Editor, I have experienced life in the U.S. and in Canada. Having been born and raised in a politically-aware family, I’m often amused by the subtle and not-so-subtle differences in the two political systems. Last week in the U.S.,
Complaints of mistreatment at the region’s health authority have tripled in the past year, according to the national commissioner for Complaints and Service Quality at Santé Québec. According to commissioner Martine Gosselin’s 2024-2025 report, complaints of mistreatment at the Centre
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
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