The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is not that difficult. Many people can do this well. Being able to communicate well does not mean being the most eloquent of speakers, rather that what you […]
Canada’s electoral system has remained largely unchanged since the dawn of Confederation. The last significant improvement made to voting was when women were enfranchised over 100 years ago. That added eligible voters, but did not […]
It is challenging to report the news, it really is. It’s an annoying part of the job, and something that fuels me. I thrive on challenges, but I find it is getting more challenging to […]
I am easily annoyed. Call it an occupational hazard or a character enhancement – regardless, I cannot help it. I try not to be annoyed by things or people – some days are less successful […]
If there is one thing that could be done to improve how athletics development happens in Canada, it would be to end pay-to-play in sports. This is something that European sports clubs – and depending […]
It should be no surprise to any reader out there I am a fan of the printed word. Newspapers, magazines, books – pretty much anything where inked stained plates have left an imprint on paper […]
There was a rather indignant tone from one of my co-workers the other day. “You mean you’re not writing a column about Valentine’s Day Phil?” My initial reply was no, followed by a comment on […]
I was talking to a friend the other day who said he was having issues renovating his home. I emphasized. I know all too well what it’s like to try to do something when certain […]
I am sure many people are used to saying the phrase “back when I was in school” but in this case it is completely appropriate. Many years ago, when I was in school, post secondary […]
A recent conversation with a peer led to the usual trodden out expression that the subject of our conversation should “take the high road” in a situation. I’ve often wondered about this expression – to […]
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