The attempt by a Victoria BC promoter to institute “justice pricing” for a movie series has attracted considerable attention, most of it hostile. The “Made You Look Media” company had decreed that to view their latest offering at the Roxy …
Finally a Ticket to Ride
“She’s got a ticket to ride and she don’t care,” says the old Beatles song. And when it comes to Uber, most riders would sing it. If consumer demand was the only issue, the ride-sharing service would probably be operating …
The Tribalism of Justin Trudeau Flies In the Face of His Father’s One Canada Vision
Pierre Trudeau remains the most divisive Prime Minister in Canadian History – he is both loved and loathed. But for all this controversy, he was a champion of One Canada. He boldly fought against what he perceived as “The Two …
Finally, Some Commonsense Western Fire Policies
President Trump promised to bring fresh ideas and policies to Washington. Now Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue are doing exactly that in a critically important area: forest management and conflagration prevention. Their actions are informed, courageous …
Ignorance or Wisdom?
Senator Lynn Beyak says in a letter that status Indians should give up their status cards and become true Canadians. The reaction to the letter has been fast and furious. She has been denounced by a host of worthies. As …
Two Wrongs don’t make a Right: How Not to Bring about Social Justice
The early Greek version of the Hippocratic Oath included the following commitment: “I will use treatment to help the sick according to my ability and judgment, but never with a view to injury and wrong-doing.” A Latin version states, “I …
Frontier on the Radio – Rate Hikes at Manitoba Hydro (680 CJOB, Winnipeg)
Graham Lane, former Chair of PUB, Chair of Manitoba Forward and member of Frontier’s Expert Advisory Panel, discusses the rate hikes facing Manitobans through Manitoba Hydro. Interviewed by Hal Anderson on 680 CJOB Winnipeg.