The Canadian government is backing the construction of a new high-speed rail system. That system will eventually link Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and Quebec City. Alto is expected to be operational by the mid-2040s and is […]
It was surprising to see the drastic changes to postsecondary loans and grants that were announced for this fall by the Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn. As reported by many outlets, the changes […]
Long-time readers may have noticed that this space is often filled with an opinion or three. Each week, some topic is chosen, and then an opinion is written. Sometimes that opinion will be from a […]
A Japanese sushi chef, or itamae, can spend up to ten years learning their trade. The first two years of their apprenticeship are spent cleaning — not touching fish or rice, just scrubbing workspaces, washing […]
Going into a music store is downright confusing nowadays. After quite a few years of these types of stores have been shrinking CD and music offerings for piles of DVDs, Blu-ray discs and pop culture […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past five years, you’ve heard that the FIFA World Cup will be hosted in North America this year. Forty-eight men’s national football teams will descend on […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney was in China last week. The trip resulted in a trade deal reopening a vital market for Canadian canola exports, and will allow the limited import of Chinese-made electric vehicles. Reaction […]
A small claims court ruling in London, Ontario has ramifications for keyboard warriors on the internet. Deputy Judge David Miller heard a case in July and August 2025 where a person sued the administrator/moderator of […]
The actions by the United States military last weekend in Venezuela with the removal of their dictatorial president, Nicolas Maduro, should be viewed with the utmost suspicion. How the U.S. swooped in to seize Maduro, […]
Every village or community needs a curmudgeon. Most dictionaries define a curmudgeon as an ill-tempered, cranky person who does nothing but complain. According to stereotypes, this is the domain of the older man, seasoned by […]
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