The Root of it All

In this edition of The Root of it All, David Root chooses to be happy

David Root has become very familiar with the city's transit system over the last year. He has found it frustrating and at times overwhelming. Would you give it a try?

SooToday columnist David Root says he knows the answer after a recent stay in hospital

A recent first-hand experience has SooToday columnist David Root singing our health system's praises

No doubt many of you have heard of “the war on Christmas”. Perhaps some of you even believe this so-called “war” is under way.

Newly-elected prime minister Trudeau seems determined to keep his election promises, including accepting 25,000 Syrian refugees before the end of the year.

Remembrance Day is approaching. Veterans are stationed throughout the community with trays of Poppies, and people are making a donation and pinning them to their lapels.

Well, it’s all over but the crying, as the saying goes. The people have spoken: Harper is out. Trudeau is in.

So, the election is (finally!) almost upon us. Many of you will know that I have spoken out against “attack ads” and the generally negative tone that has surrounded this campaign.

Overnight Saturday, some person or persons unknown decapitated “Bruce the Moose”, the wooden sculpture on the waterfront near the Bondar Marina.