A gas station on 22nd Street has joined the growing number of “urban reserve” businesses throughout the province, a phenomenon which seems to be gaining widespread acceptance. Much of the initial uproar of a decade ago has subsided. Neighbouring businesses, other levels of government and the general public realize Cree Way Gas West on 22nd Street and other urban reserve companies make the same payments to municipalities and school divisions that other businesses do.
Media Appearances
No ‘Honour’ in Killing: We need to ask tough questions about its growing incidence in Canada
In our often too politically correct world where everyone is afraid of being branded a racist and therefore doesn’t speak of such matters, there is a growing problem within some of our immigrant communities — honour-based violence, which in some cases, becomes fatal.
Control Taxes by Counting Pennies
The City of Kelowna has the most transparent taxation process in Canada, according to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.
Move to Lean Concept Belated, but Also Absolutely Worthwhile
After 38 years in business, a stint in the health-care system, experience with Fortune 100 companies along with being a part of successful “Lean” implementations, I believe the Health Ministry’s plan to adopt this business concept is good news.
Featured News
The Renewable Part of Hydrogen is the Hype
Once again, the world is staging ClimateFest 26, aka the United Nations Conference of the Parties, where peddlers of alternative energy schemes try to plunge their dippers into the river of climate change funding that flows around the world. This funding is generated...
Small Gestures Speak Louder than Great Deeds
The age-old expression that actions speak louder than words conveys an important insight: character is best judged through action. Anyone can say or promise anything but doing requires ability and skill, discipline and commitment. So, the simplest test of character is...
Medical Care for All — Is There a Better Way?
“The president of the Canadian Medical Association has spent most of the last year trying to interject some common sense into Canadian health care. Unfortunately, Canadians prefer to keep plugging along just as they have in the past, despite mounting evidence that our system is inefficient and doesn’t serve patients nearly as well as it should for the money we spend. “
Exult: Mayor Not a Crook
“Mayor Larry O’Brien has been found not guilty of influence peddling. How many municipalities can say with confidence that their mayor is not a criminal? This is the new yardstick by which we judge our politicians.”
High-speed Rail in Canada: Decade of Debate Chugs On
“A new debate is emerging among Canadians about whether high-speed passenger trains are the answer to rising oil prices, traffic congestion, airport delays and environmental concerns.”
Pay Your Own Way
“Even if Ottawa paid for all the upgrades to rolling stock, rail lines and terminals that Via desires, even if federal taxpayers assumed all of Via’s debts, the public rail carrier would still lose money.”
The AFN Needs Fresh Thinking
Whoever replaces Mr. Fontaine has to stop living in the past. Playing the blame game will do nothing to lift aboriginal Canadians out of poverty and despair, nor will clinging to the belief that the only thing separating natives from the Canadian economic mainstream is a few trainloads of taxpayer cash.
First Nation Lack Vital Accountability
“The think-tank simply wanted to hear the opinions of ordinary natives on issues such as the fairness of elections, human rights, transparency and how well the community promotes economic development.”
Report Calls for ‘User-Pay’ System
“A local think-tank thinks the user-pay concept should apply to rural roads damaged by mining, forestry, oil and gas companies and other heavy users.”
“User-Pays” Concept Urged for Rural Prairie Roads
“Using the ‘exceptional user pays’ principle, particularly heavy road users can be assessed for the disproportionate road damage their activities create and be charged accordingly.”
The Myth of Cheap Public Auto Insurance
Few Canadians have much affection for insurance companies; in the event of a claim and a dispute about proper compensation or coverage, insurance rapidly become as popular as hives or H1N1.