Enough with the embarrassments. It’s time for Trudeau to go The Canadian government honoured a Nazi last week. He was given a standing ovation in the House of Commons. As bizarre as this sounds, it really happened in our country – and in our Parliament. Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. How did this debacle…
Our columnist’s mea culpa: he and many others lambasted Japanese author for ‘ageist’ Twitter comment he never made We all know the purpose of social media is to be “social” with others. The problem is that a high number of online users have a compulsion to share anything and everything under the sun with perfect…
Museums need to enhance security measures due to an increase in art vandalism by far-left groups The recent rash of art vandalism has arrived in Canada. While it was inevitable we would have to deal with this growing threat, it also provides us with an opportunity to help prevent more of these attacks from occurring.…
Canada has been able to ward off a recession thus far, but our luck and good fortune won’t hold up much longer Many Western democracies, including Canada, have been understandably concerned about global economic conditions over the past few years. Massive COVID-19 spending by most governments, combined with factors such as high inflation, soaring housing…
Why these social media BBQ accounts are worth their weight in charcoal As readers may know, I like to occasionally focus on a couple of my passions: grilling and smoking. My meats of choice are pork butt or shoulder, brisket and sausages, but I’ve tried other things and experimented with different spices and sauces. What…
From Florence to Canada, compassion for the victims of the wildfires knows no borders I’m currently on vacation with my wife and son in Florence, Italy. It’s a magnificent city that’s generally recognized as the birthplace of the Renaissance. We’re occasionally asked by vendors, merchants and passers-by where we come from. When we tell them…
The Lincoln come-from-behind victory to become the Republican Presidential candidate highlights the unpredictable nature of U.S. politics It’s not a big secret that the eyes of the world often turn to U.S. politics. America is currently embroiled in two major controversies. The trials and tribulations of former President Donald Trump with allegations of 2020 election interference…
Trudeau posted on social media post about going to the movies with his son. So much for privacy When an individual or group speaks of the need for privacy, most of us have a pretty good understanding of what this entails. It shouldn’t really be something we need to discuss or debate at any great…
From humble origins to global acclaim: the Stratford Festival The Stratford Festival of Canada turned 70 this year. This small city of 33,232 residents (according to the 2021 census) has attracted visitors from Canada, the U.S., Britain and other parts of the world to watch William Shakespeare’s plays and modern productions. It’s a remarkable achievement…
Belleville protest a symptom of people becoming fed up with their leaders and governments Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Belleville, Ont. last week. He was to meet with Mayor Neil Ellis, head to a farmers’ market and mark the seventh anniversary of the federal Child Care Benefit. Pretty innocuous stuff, all things considered. Yet, this…
Enough with the embarrassments. It’s time for Trudeau to go The Canadian government honoured a Nazi last week. He was given a standing ovation in the House of Commons. As bizarre as this sounds, it really happened in our country – and in our Parliament. Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. How did this debacle…
Our columnist’s mea culpa: he and many others lambasted Japanese author for ‘ageist’ Twitter comment he never made We all know the purpose of social media is to be “social” with others. The problem is that a high number of online users have a compulsion to share anything and everything under the sun with perfect…
Museums need to enhance security measures due to an increase in art vandalism by far-left groups The recent rash of art vandalism has arrived in Canada. While it was inevitable we would have to deal with this growing threat, it also provides us with an opportunity to help prevent more of these attacks from occurring.…
Canada has been able to ward off a recession thus far, but our luck and good fortune won’t hold up much longer Many Western democracies, including Canada, have been understandably concerned about global economic conditions over the past few years. Massive COVID-19 spending by most governments, combined with factors such as high inflation, soaring housing…
Why these social media BBQ accounts are worth their weight in charcoal As readers may know, I like to occasionally focus on a couple of my passions: grilling and smoking. My meats of choice are pork butt or shoulder, brisket and sausages, but I’ve tried other things and experimented with different spices and sauces. What…
From Florence to Canada, compassion for the victims of the wildfires knows no borders I’m currently on vacation with my wife and son in Florence, Italy. It’s a magnificent city that’s generally recognized as the birthplace of the Renaissance. We’re occasionally asked by vendors, merchants and passers-by where we come from. When we tell them…
The Lincoln come-from-behind victory to become the Republican Presidential candidate highlights the unpredictable nature of U.S. politics It’s not a big secret that the eyes of the world often turn to U.S. politics. America is currently embroiled in two major controversies. The trials and tribulations of former President Donald Trump with allegations of 2020 election interference…
Trudeau posted on social media post about going to the movies with his son. So much for privacy When an individual or group speaks of the need for privacy, most of us have a pretty good understanding of what this entails. It shouldn’t really be something we need to discuss or debate at any great…
From humble origins to global acclaim: the Stratford Festival The Stratford Festival of Canada turned 70 this year. This small city of 33,232 residents (according to the 2021 census) has attracted visitors from Canada, the U.S., Britain and other parts of the world to watch William Shakespeare’s plays and modern productions. It’s a remarkable achievement…
Belleville protest a symptom of people becoming fed up with their leaders and governments Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Belleville, Ont. last week. He was to meet with Mayor Neil Ellis, head to a farmers’ market and mark the seventh anniversary of the federal Child Care Benefit. Pretty innocuous stuff, all things considered. Yet, this…