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Should Canada buy some used Predators?

Should Canada buy some used Predators?

The United States military is retiring the Predator drone. Canada should buy them, at least a few squadrons’ worth.
Dance, run, and play anyway

Dance, run, and play anyway

To all the young women and men I saw at the OnStage Dance Festival this weekend, it does not matter your size. It does not matter your weight. It does not matter if you think you are too fat or too skinny. Dance anyway. Play anyway.
New stadiums should not be taxpayers’ responsibility

New stadiums should not be taxpayers’ responsibility

It is time to stop relying on taxpayers to pay for stadiums.
Building digital bridges of tolerance and understanding

Building digital bridges of tolerance and understanding

Good things happen when you look beyond the viewpoint that your convinced is right and take the risk of hearing a perspective you may not like
Lacking enough motivation to act

Lacking enough motivation to act

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, was surprised we are planning a whistle stop in Melville the last part of April. I told him he had enough notice to get himself motivated to welcome us since we will be just in town for a couple of days.
Ottawa's 'innovation budget' unlikely to spark innovation

Ottawa's 'innovation budget' unlikely to spark innovation

Handing out taxpayer money in corporate welfare takes resources away from other areas that could be the source of future innovation
And the wind was contrary

And the wind was contrary

In speaking of the regular downpours of rain we receive out here, I’ve not mentioned the howling winds and while it’s lovely living close to the ocean, we cannot escape feeling the full force of those blasts. So much like life itself.
Trudeau government ditches another fiscal pledge

Trudeau government ditches another fiscal pledge

Broken promises put the country's finances at considerable risk as the Liberal government keeps moving the goalposts on balancing the budget
Mentorship programs for troubled youth foster respect for others

Mentorship programs for troubled youth foster respect for others

Canadian governments should be investing in youth mentorship programs to help build an inclusive, supportive and more progressive society
New data pans First Nation custom-made election rules

New data pans First Nation custom-made election rules

May lead to discrimination and abuse of power, with disputes frequently ending up in federal court
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