COMMENTARY

Riley Hiebert was this year’s recipient of The Citizen’s $1,000 graduation bursary. To apply for the award, Niverville Collegiate students must submit an article for our monthly Commentary...

The laws of our society are not intended to be applied to the vast majority of citizens. They are, and always have been, created to keep in check those who are slowest, most careless, and show the...

Communication via social media can be an enjoyable way to stay in touch with family and friends. It’s satisfying to see the comments and pictures others have posted, and to share our own as well...

Our health system is on life support, and the prognosis is unknown. Much like with patients themselves, it’s not always clear what the problem is. But there is a problem. We are not well, so we...

Spring is upon us, and for most our annual spring cleaning is underway. We once again open windows, closet doors, dresser drawers, and storage bins, using the fresh air as motivation to take stock...

From our common law beginnings, the intent of our legal system has always been to find the balance in protecting the rights of individuals with those of the larger community. Simply put: you steal...

I agree with William Cowper’s famous expression, “Variety is the spice of life that gives it all its flavour”—except that is, where food is concerned. I have never been one to seek out...

“Why have you forsaken me?” Those are haunting words and I cannot imagine they were uttered in anything other than complete distress, if not despair, for in the midst of colossal suffering Jesus...