Letters, Editorials, and Opinions

In the Radio business, the end of the broadcast day was once known as “signing off.”  In this new age of 24/7/365 entertainment and infotainment, the signal doesn’t die — but change is inevitable.

As a new journalist I was taught the five Ws — who, what, where, when, and why — with the view that every story should answer those questions.

The provincial government has opted not to proceed with the implementation of a province-wide Coastal Protection Act. Instead, the province is asking municipalities to participate in coastal protection efforts through land use planning.

I have attended many sod-turning ceremonies over the years, but this was one like nothing I have ever seen.

The leaves are falling, and with the changing seasons comes the unwelcome return of the influenza virus, along with other seasonal respiratory viruses. While influenza can impact people of all ages, it poses a higher risk for older adults.

Call it a back-handed compliment or a validation of the work we do — though not from a source of any authority. Facebook’s ongoing blocking of posts containing Canadian news content has taken aim at yours truly, Six Rivers News.

On my computer I watch a number of opinion programs hosted by individuals. They sometimes begin by saying "Today we're going to talk about...".  Well, today I'm going to write about discrimination.

Today we released the Annual Accountability Report on Emergency Departments. The report shows what our healthcare professionals and many Nova Scotians already know — our emergency departments have been pushed to the limit.

I will mourn the death of the printed Chronicle Herald (mists of time-2022) for some time. Oh, I know it is not dead yet, but suspect its days are numbered.

Foster caregivers are a pillar of the child welfare system. They give children and youth in care a foundation, a sense of security and love during a potentially turbulent time in their lives.