The fool on the hill
I understand we’re in a federal election campaign, yes? I may seem a little confused, but, to be honest, the whole election thing seems...
I’m looking through you
Last year, we all felt that Canada Day was a bit of a miss; not the usual opportunity to celebrate the land and the...
Consolidation, Globalization and local development
When I worked in the forest policy sector, I didn’t at the time realize I was a witness to historic changes in the sector,...
Are we really sheep?
Remember when we used to travel? So many times, at the airport, I was removed from the lineup up at the security gate for...
A pandemic and some political football
We have an opportunity before us to “build back better.” We can do it now, while we are in the midst of it, or...
Parents need our support now
The federal budget this year has made a substantial investment into childcare with a proposal to make the cost of childcare affordable at $10...
Happy Earth Day Earthlings!
Please forgive me. It wasn't my intention to write another editorial about sustainability, but tomorrow is Earth Day, and I just couldn't help myself.
Here...
Hold up that little wild bouquet and plant that tree
Here we are in the first days of spring, and in the coming days, the buds will begin to appear on the trees, giving...
Femicide
March 25th marked a historic date in the House of Commons in its 154-year history. It was the first time in our history that...
Gratitude may be the key to sustainability
Last week, researchers were thrilled to be discussing a piece of leather from an 800-year-old moccasin found in a Utah cave. This piece of...