Opinion

While most of the world was watching with avid interest, two country gentleman and their political parties squared off in a lively barnstorming campaign to decide the next president of the economically stressed United States of America.

The American elections have proven to be a great topic of discussion and evaluation around the globe from start to finish. The whole world watched in anticipation as the American votes were cast around the United States on Nov 4 and cheered when Barack Obama beat out his opponent John McCain.

It will be very interesting to see that now that eastern Canada is attempting to ban the use of cell phones and other hand held appliances while operating a motor vehicle, will our western provinces eventually be doing the same? They already claim that taking these distractions out of driver’s hands has already helped to cut down on some of the horrific accident statistics.

On Remembrance Day, each year, it is always powerful to watch the men and women of the Legion march in the parade and hear their voices rise to sing O Canada. Witnessing this every year is a valuable experience each time it takes one back to try and imagine the bravery it took to go into battle and fight for freedom.

Yes, I will once again pretend to act very brave and not shy away from getting my free annual flu shot, which is now available. It’s well worth that tiny little needle prick to get an extra boost to our delicate immune systems, and hopefully keep us away from those flu bugs that start to invade the airwaves about this time of the year.

Halloween is traditionally a time of the year when spirits and souls are let loose on earth. For most people Halloween is a special time where children in neighborhoods across North America and beyond take a day to dress up in creative costumes and collect candy.

The elections have come and gone, and it went so fast with so little hype that it feels like they never even happened. What was this election all about? It seemed pointless to call this election and bring voters out to the polls when most of us knew there would be no change.

There’s a goblin at my window, A monster at my door, The pumpkin at my table keeps smiling more and more. There’s a ghost who haunts my bedroom, A witch whose face is green; They used to be my family, till they dressed up for Halloween.

The Royal Canadian Legion’s mission is to serve veterans and their dependents, promote remembrance and act in the service of Canada and its communities. For many years the Legion has been doing just that and inviting the community with open arms to join in the services.

Teaching has been valued for many years around the world. It had been held up high alongside doctors and lawyers and educators highly respected and elevated within the communities.