The concert floodgates have reopened after a few years of the global pandemic. And I see Chris de Burg is coming to Halifax in 2023. It reminds me of my first show in 1983 and the joy that I've gained from concerts and the performing arts.

From the Academy Awards to the trend to put self-care above career advancement, it's an interesting time to be alive. And finding a better work-life balance is an honourable goal, even for this aging Gen-Xer.

A gift from her grandson on her 83rd birthday turned out to be a life-changing moment for Marie McCarthy of New Waterford. And she is setting an example for all of us.

Two stories at SaltWire caught my eye today. And it seems there are nuances in all areas of our lives these days, including winning and losing.

The Secretary General of the United Nations says gender equality is 300 years away, globally. And this is a call to action for men to stand up and maybe grab a mop or a vacuum.

What does a Chicken Big Mac and former Premier Darrell Dexter have in common? The higher the stakes, the more the expectations of the public matter.

Five years ago, a report was released that led to changes in the governance of english language schools in Nova Scotia. And one of the recommendations of the day also called for a "report card" o the changes after five years. Where's that report card?

After more than 30 years together, my wife knows me better than I know myself a lot of the time, and I learned in the wake of Thursday's snow that I should heed her advice.

Electoral interference is a concern around the globe. And shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that there are allegations of it happening here in Canada. We've seen a rise in the use of mis-and-disinformation when it comes to politics. And convincing all of us that it didn't have an impact on the outcome isn't going to be easy.

It's something a bit different for this space today. I had a conversation this morning with the Public Safety Minister of Canada. Minister Marco Mendicino talked about the financial support of a group working towards reducing gun violence and death in Nova Scotia. This is part of that conversation.