We have a global problem. We, meaning the global community – countries and government leadership, reward those who are the aggressors. The bullies, the terrorists, those who commit ill against others. Those are the people […]
The needless by-election in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot has become a comedy of errors to rival the best summer reruns on TV. That by-election was triggered by the resignation of Damien Kurek, a […]
Ninety years ago, it was reported in the local newspaper that 21 “transients” were fined $50 plus court costs, or they could spend 21 days in jail for riding on freight trains. In the 1930s, […]
It is difficult to listen, watch, or read the news without seeing America’s toddler-in-chief front and centre. It’s even difficult to go to your escapism interests without the impact of something said or done by […]
Last weekend, a small rally was held in Ogdensburg, New York. CBC News reported that about 200 people rallied in support of their Canadian neighbours, chanting the now-infamous term “elbows up.” Since the U.S. President […]
In the span of a weekend, Canada went from a David among nations, fighting the Goliath (United States) over trade – to surrendering a negotiating position based on the tantrums of an adult-sized toddler. In […]
The federal government just announced its planned “Canada Strong Pass” – an incentive to get people to travel in Canada more. The program offers some free admission perks for youth, free or discounted VIA travel […]
Last week, a group of over 100 women met to choose between five organizations which project they would support with their money. The “100 Women Who Care” movement, if you will, is a simple concept—take […]
In last month’s Speech from the Throne it reiterated the often overstated point that the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney is going to “identify and catalyze projects of national significance.” Those projects, meant to […]
What is going on in Ontario’s education system? A lot, and anyone with kids in elementary or secondary schools in Ontario should be concerned about them. There is a clash that is slowly developing between […]
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