Injustices

A number of incidents have been reported over the past few weeks which fall into the category of: How-could-this-have-happened, in-this-enlightened-age? Two occurred in the local area, while the other was international in scope.
-- A young man, who is visually impaired, was denied entry to a job-search facility, because he had a dog guide.

Here in Nova Scotia, legislation states that dog guides cannot be barred from any public area. The receptionist/clerk, employed by the "Y," was not convinced when this fact was pointed out to her, and she did not allow the prospective client to enter. In addition, he was not permitted to use the facility's job-search computer software. (Photo: http://www.labretriever.net)
-- Later that same week,

Bonne fête nationale!

Félicitations à tous nos compatriotes, les Acadiens et Acadiennes, ici, chez nous, et partout au monde. Demain, nous célébrons notre Fête Nationale. C'est aussi la fête de l'Assomption de la Vièrge Marie, 'Stella Maris,' notre Patronne. (Photo: museum.ns.ca)
Congratulations to all our fellow Acadiens, both here at home and around the world. Tomorrow, we celebrate our National Day. It's also the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, the Ocean Star, our Patronness.