Is your child’s Halloween costume too offensive? As Halloween approaches be prepared to have some humorless critic tell you that your kids costume is politically incorrect. The same people who warn you about uttering the offensive greeting “Merry Christmas” now want...
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"Is Recycling working out for Winnipeg and other cities? In 2017 the City of Winnipeg turned down a proposal from its lowest bidder on providing waste and recycling services and went with a more expensive option, why would they do that you might ask? That is a great...
In 2012 two brothers left good jobs to pursue a business idea. They knew that most restaurants do not deliver, and that consumers increasingly order goods and services on-line. They suspected that car owners might want to earn extra income. They connected these dots...
Michael Zwaagstra discusses back to school issues on CBC Blue Sky Radio.
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Weaponizing the Law
The indictment of former U.S. president Donald Trump for crimes invented by his political opponents is the most egregious example yet seen of the weaponizing of the law. The United States is now full of examples. However, in Canada, we also see the law being...
“Looking At” Seizing Control Over Western Canada’s Natural Resources
OTTAWA, REGINA - Last week, two things happened that could have profound impacts on natural resources development in Saskatchewan. One is a hint the federal government might want to take control of natural resources away from the provinces, and the other is the...
The budget crisis in Alberta has led some to suggest cutting funding to private schools. This is a short-sighted and unfair idea. Private schools are only partly financed by the province which does not cover capital costs and provides a per-student grant less than...
Here is a simple phrase: “Some good came from Residential Schools”. It’s an undeniably true statement and if you don’t believe it, listen to the words of native playwright Tomson Highway: “There are many very successful people today that went to those schools and have...
First Nations populations and on-reserve businesses are growing faster than the Canadian average. This growth should be welcomed by the rest of the Canadian family, save for one problem: unjustified tax exemptions for on-reserve commerce and individuals. The Indian...
How long is the career of a public figure when facing anonymous accusations of sexual misconduct? In the case of Ontario Conservative leader Patrick Brown it was measured in hours from the moment CTV released the news to his resignation.
But what is neither forgivable nor understandable is the reaction of federal politicians to the trial. Both the Prime Minister and the Justice Minister have joined in the chorus criticizing the decision of the twelve jurors. (~1 minute)
Damage from rail car accidents far exceed pipeline leaks, as tanker trains are routed through cities and towns, exposing millions of Canadians to safety hazards. Worst of all was the 2013 derailment that killed 47 people in Lac-Megantic Quebec.
The "Secret Path" by Downie and Jeff Lemire suggests that in 1966 an Indigenous teen named Chanie Wenjack ran away from a residential school near Kenora Ontario and died trying to get home to his first nation contains some unsubstantiated claims.
Manitoba Hydro’s current management issues are only a tiny part of the problem that this poorly-run public utility faces. It’s debt load is expected to reach $25 billion, endangering the province’s finances, compelling budget cutting, and hurting economic...
It used to be that one of the most important hallmarks of a strong democracy was its protection of free speech. Unfortunately, Canada seems to be following the lead of those who would rather silence opinion that’s not considered sufficiently “progressive”.