AI-generated cartoon A fire in the middle of the night consumed a stone house near where I live recently. The house was empty and there were no injuries. That is where I thought the story […]
Canada is one of only two countries in the world to have imposed reciprocal or counter-tariffs on American products, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods six months ago. It was […]
The headline of this column is not a bunch of random letters typed on the keyboard by a two-year-old. Rather it is a very real condition. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13. It […]
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 […]
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