Opinion

It’s been a long time since I sat in traffic. I mean a really long time. I’ve actually been pretty spoiled for the past three years when it comes to my daily commute.

In my job as a sports reporter, I’ve had the chance to try out some activities that I may not have had the chance to do otherwise. For example, when I was working in Fort Frances, Ont.

As our nation turns the corner on the global recession, our government will continue to make jobs and growth our top priorities.

I come from a family that believed in the power of a simple life, uncluttered with schedules and was raised with a healthy respect for nature, so naturally, our favourite pass-time was camping.

“(The Sherpas) carry the weight of every expedition, confront the most terrible of hazards and come to the rescue of every benighted party.

So the green bins have been delivered and the schedule has been set for a staggered start in April for residents to get their first pick up of organic recycling and yet people are still complaining to the City saying that they don’t want it.

Twenty years ago the world watched as more than 800,000 people died in 100 days. This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide where hatred and fear gripped the nation for three months.

I’m cold. I understand it’s been spring for a couple of weeks now, but I think I was warmer in December. The vernal equinox fell on March 20 this year, officially marking the beginning of spring.

From the farm gate to new markets around the globe, Canada’s innovative agriculture sector is reaching new horizons every day. Our farmers are coming off a record harvest.

My husband and I recently moved into our new townhome, which is lovely and exciting, but when we moved I didn’t realize my 30-year-old hubby would almost overnight turn into a cranky old man.