Columns and Letters

Column: W.A.T.C.H. reveals its 53rd annual nominees for “10 Worst Toys” for 2025 holiday season - Part 1 of 2

November 26, 2025

-by Bonny MacIsaac
    Well, it is that time of year, World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) revealed its 53rd annual nominees for the “10 Worst Toys” of 2025. Toy safety remains a critical concern during this holiday season, the time of year when the most toys are sold, as evidenced by recent recalls, injuries, and the wide range of potential hazards found in toys available for purchase this year.

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Letter: Sick days

November 26, 2025

Dear Editor,
    Here is a way for the government to save more cash as things tighten up, and something you won't hear from the right-wing business groups. It’s time for Nova Scotia to modernize its laws around sick notes. While Nova Scotia made progress in 2025, the province is still lagging behind British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and even federal workplaces when it comes to fair, smart sick-day rules. 

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