Languages Act Needs Revision
I am writing with regard to the position of the Language Commissioner in New Brunswick. Every New Brunswicker needs to know the inordinate amount of power wielded by this person. She was not elected by the public, and yet is making decisions that are detrimentally affecting the majority of...
“Flying on a jet plane… with apologies to John Denver!”
the old man in the hat I would like to think that I am a reasonable guy. Handsome and slim too! Too bad my wife and friends don’t think so too! I try to keep it under control. I take my medicines every day and limit my intake...
“Bring on the hounds…”
The old man in the hat Composing a bi-weekly commentary can be challenging. Sometimes nothing seems to strike a chord and other times there is so many topics buzzing around that it is hard to focus. This week presents a bumper group of delight! The first gift...
“Power to the people!”
the old man in the hat There is an old saying, fish and visitors stink after three days. Unfortunately after our recent visit from tropical storm Arthur, the stink seem to be hanging on. As I write this article 45000 New Brunswickers are still without power, 5 days...
“It’s a mystery…..”
the old man in the hat The lazy days of summer are finally upon us. It’s all downhill from here! This my favourite reading season. It is simply too hot to consume anything serious so it is time for the book equivalent of Jersey Shore. Trash fiction. The “her...
Fill Your Home with the Love of Rescued Pets!
Valerie Furge My husband and I share our home with a dog, four cats and a number of fish. All (not counting the fish) have come from a variety of shelters under a variety of circumstances – each different but with the same underlying theme – cats and dogs...
“Trash Talk”
the old man in the hat The Province of New Brunswick must act. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily harm. How so? From time to time I travel with my partner who periodically shouts “Pigs”, which immediately and abruptly wakens me from my quiet...
“Fiddle Dee Dee….. the political issue***”
the old man in the hat As the political machines cranks to life, there are important questions that must be addressed. Issues so vital to us that our future well being is at stake. Here on the Tobique one event is at the forefront of my concerns. Where...
As I walk…
This week in bible study the minister posed the following question: What would your response be if the authorities suddenly made an arbitrary decision to limit a freedom you enjoyed? For example, if suddenly the government announced the closure of your hospital and changed its status to a health...
“Spring Fever”
the old man in the hat A Saint John businessman recently ran afoul of the authorities while committing a public crime so horrendous that I shudder to repeat it here. He took his own gravel, his own equipment and his own time to perpetuate this monstrous affront to civil...