Historical balancing act
It’s been a rough spell for the once-lauded reputation of Canada’s first Prime Minister. Celebrated as the principal architect of Confederation and the founding of the country, Macdonald has most recently been unfavourably scrutinized for his role in Canada’s less-than-praiseworthy... Continue reading→
Brown on right track
Although his party is leading in popular opinion polls, and has been for quite a while, Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown hasn’t had the smoothest of rides. During the leadership campaign — and after — he was painted by... Continue reading→
A problem with no obvious fix
For decades, Canada has, justifiably, earned a reputation for being a welcoming country — a destination for those fleeing war and persecution, or those looking to build a better life for themselves. For the most part, that’s just as the... Continue reading→
Lessons from Charlottesville
It helps to learn from others’ mistakes. Right now, Canada should be looking long and hard at the violent events in Charlottesville, VA, to ensure that this is a path we dare not follow. The trend is clear: for whatever... Continue reading→
In praise of the Napanee Fair
It’s a truism to say that communities change over time. People come and go, and landscapes are forever altered. However, there are also constants that make communities what they are and give them identity, regardless of what changes may come.... Continue reading→
No profit from bad business
Often, there is a price to pay for standing up for principle. The federal Liberal government could be facing that prospect very shortly. A few years ago — before the last federal election — Canada allowed an export deal with...
Clinic should be here to stay
Anyone who has spent an hour or two — or seven — in the queue waiting to be seen at the emergency room understands the attraction of having the ability to be seen by a doctor and sent on their...
Wind power stall
It has been apparent that Ontario’s green energy program has been going sideways for some time now. Few of the promises the governing Liberals invoked when embarking on this adventure have been delivered. This week, another promise relating to Ontario’s... Continue reading→
Valuing our history
It’s often said that Canadian history is boring. Well, don’t tell that to the estimated 30,000 people who converged on the village of Bath this past weekend to capture a glimpse of the visiting Tall Ships, part of the 2017... Continue reading→
Khadr payout anger justified
Many Canadians were outraged this week to learn that the Government of Canada, according to reports, was on the verge of settling a lawsuit with Omar Khadr, a one-time child soldier and Guantanamo prisoner, that would see the federal government... Continue reading→