An Odd Accusation of Bias Why I Ignored a Story Pitch

I receive many story pitches each week. They arrive in my inboxes and my direct messages. Most of them are outside of my primary beat - that is they are not a Hamilton City Hall story. As a reader-funded journalist, I must be clear about what I cover and what…

A COVID New Years Eve, Again

It is just over 5°C in Hamilton at 9:00 pm this New Years Eve. I am walking in Downtown Hamilton, going nowhere in particular. COVID has ruined New Years Eve, Again. The present Ontario COVID regulations require restaurants to close at 11:00 pm, indoor gatherings are limited…

Christmas 2021

I am finding joy in this second Christmas of COVID. Friends have delivered gifts to my porch; I enjoyed a beautiful walk on this warm Christmas Eve, had a good laugh watching tonight's local evening newscast, and am enjoying the relaxation of this restful weekend. I sit beside a Christmas…