Opinion

From the sidelines: Lessons learned, sometimes

In his latest column, Norm Park reflects on how life’s lessons often arrive quietly, but leave lasting impacts when we least expect it.

Jul 2, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Is AI making us smarter or just less human?

We’re racing to automate everything from health care to hiring, but are we losing what makes us human?

Jun 26, 2025 9:00 PM Read more >

From the sidelines: What happened to the stores we loved?

Norm Park reflects on the fading golden age of Canadian retail in his latest column, and wonders what's next in the age of Amazon.

Jun 25, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Payday loan use is about to explode and no one’s ready

Canadians are turning to payday loans to survive, but banks and governments have failed to offer better options.

Jun 24, 2025 9:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Carney’s leadership style will make or break Canada

Canada is watching: Will he rebuild trust with premiers or revert to his predecessor’s unilateral leadership style?

Jun 23, 2025 9:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Anxiety is crippling us and real connection is the only cure

The only real solution to rising anxiety is human connection: eye contact, physical presence and honest conversation.

Jun 22, 2025 9:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Summer produce should mean better prices, not ripoffs

Summer is when local fruits and vegetables should be most affordable, but some retailers are charging excessive prices.

Jun 21, 2025 9:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Think capitalism is the problem? Think again

Capitalism is flawed but its successes far outweigh its failures. History shows free enterprise beats state control every time.

Jun 20, 2025 9:00 PM Read more >

From the Sidelines: Keeping it real in the news world

In his latest column, Norm Park defends real journalism and takes aim at the rise of pundits, podcasters and platform-driven spin.

Jun 18, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Racialized workers hit hardest by job market downturn

Wage gaps are growing, low-wage work is surging and the federal government still hasn’t acted.

Jun 17, 2025 9:00 PM Read more >