Opinion
PAM FRAMPTON: Anxiety — the stuff that dreams are made of
In the dream, it's a Saturday night and I am working with my colleague Bob Benson on the Sunday Telegram. As the editor, I’m giving the pages a final proof. It’s not clear why Bob, a reporter, is still here at this hour, but here he is, offering to ...
MARTHA MUZYCHKA: Rough sex is climbing among young people, and we need to talk about it
Martha Muzychka Special to SaltWire In our internet-fuelled culture, things change quickly. Trends — the currency for platforms like TikTok — come and go at a dizzying speed. On the lighter side, this can make it seem like Monday’s meme is Friday’s ...
COMMENTARY: Lucas' last words were 'I love you Mom. I don’t want to die.'
Laureen Rushton Commentary Love is messy and life is not always fair. Lucas was born and died in Halifax, the city he loved best. He surprised us three weeks early on Aug. 16, 2002. He was 11 lbs. 9.5 oz. On May 31, 2021, he peacefully moved on, ...
BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Plastic proposal
Bruce MacKinnon's editorial cartoon for Friday, April 26, 2024.
CHEERS AND JEERS: Cheers to those taking part in P.E.I.'s spring lobster fishery
Cheers to P.E.I. fishing families and crew who are preparing for the spring lobster fishery, opening over the next few days in different areas. Every year, families like Allan Coady and his children gear up and head out on the choppy waters in the ...
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE: Two sides to every story
There are always two sides to every story and the letter Phase out the CAP (Voice of the People, April 25) most eloquently describes only one side. What should be understood is that the majority of homes protected under the Capped Assessment Program ...
LETTER: Who is supposed to stop at crosswalk — pedestrian or driver?
I live in a senior’s apartment building just across the street from Superstore with a crosswalk visible for we seniors and others to use when crossing the street. I recently walked across the street to Superstore (and yes, I still shop there, even ...
COMMENTARY: Retired Cape Breton doctor stresses importance of patient confidentially
An open letter to Dr. Colin Audain, president of Doctors Nova Scotia: I've been retired since 2018 after practicing for 52 years and I'm old enough to remember when the government said that when they introduced Medicare, they would respect our rights ...
MICHAEL de ADDER CARTOON: Alice in Trudeauland
Michael de Adder's editorial cartoon for Thursday, April 25, 2024.
LETTERS: P.E.I. letter writers seek protection for people and the planet
Protect people and the planet Wars are devastating whole regions around the globe. In the past decade, military spending has increased by 19 per cent. It is deplorable that the majority of casualties in the wars in Sudan, Ukraine and Gaza are ...