Lives & Legacy

Taxes keep climbing upward — at about the rate of inflation. Well, that is about to come to a screeching halt.

There are certain milestones in life that society collectively agrees are important. Then there are the quieter milestones. Those are the ones I have been thinking about lately.

Ah, it’s finally spring. As Tennyson wrote: “In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.”  Or in Canada, to thoughts of separatism this autumn. 

It’s been the kind of spring that makes gardeners jittery — and prone to take chances.

If you are stacking up your beach reads for the summer, here is a list of lightweight TV viewing for when you’re too tired to hold up a book or e-reader. Pour yourself a drink and press play.

How does a society lose sight of the big picture?

It is springtime in our little corner of the world. All the unmistakable signs are there. The leaves are out, the temperatures are pleasant, and the black flies and mosquitos are coordinating their assaults. This year there is an added bonus — the Habs are in the playoffs. And, they’re winning.

Government is often seen as something amorphous or complex to many Canadians. The census has a real impact on our daily lives, so it’s vital we ensure this “snapshot” of who we are is accurate.

I clearly remember that first garden. Everyone remembers their first garden.

Television is working hard to keep you occupied with escapism, supernatural twists and turns, and a good old-fashioned tear-jerker. Get comfortable. Here’s your new batch of small-screen premieres.