Electric Vehicles (EV)s: Are They Practical?
In its mandate to have all new passenger vehicles to be zero emissions by 2035 onwards, the Canadian government is completely ignoring the size and climate of Canada. Canada has vast distances between different locations. Not everyone lives in densely populated areas like southern Ontario. Based on land area, Canada… Read more »
Consequences of Emergency Room (ER) Overcrowding
Most people dread going to the ER at their local hospital. For many, the source of that frustration has been the incredibly long wait times before seeing a doctor when at the ER. In a recent article, more and more Candians are leaving the ER after excessively long wait times…. Read more »
School Role Models vs Social Media
Back in early 2023, my oldest daughter was completing her last semester of highschool. One of her assignments was to write a short essay on role models in school, of which she got top marks for it. As it ties in with the wellness theme of this site, it has… Read more »
Home Sizes and the Housing Crisis
For over a year the media has reported on the housing crisis. The ongoing challenges facing people in their ability to find affordable housing. The challenges are being experienced by both renters and buyers. The two most common reasons being touted for the housing crisis are rising interest rates and… Read more »
The Media Censoring COVID 19?
When my 18 year old daughter was finishing up her last semester of high school, she asked me an interesting question back in May 2023. She was wondering whether or not she should continue wearing a face mask when in school. To understand her question, one needs to look at… Read more »