“We all better buckle-up”. Michael Mantha’s News from the Park.
First and foremost I want to say how honoured I am to again have the privilege of bringing the voices of the people of...
It’s Easier Than Ever to Buy Local: Carol Hughes, MP
We are lucky to live where eating locally means eating well, and including local produce makes our meals as delicious as possible. Most people...
In all of us command!
Recently, the English lyrics to Canada’s national anthem have changed , while polling tells us the move was supported by 58% of the population,...
Grill Safely This BBQ Season
With BBQ season upon us, the Standards Council of Canada is questioning the safety of the instruments we use to clean our BBQs; namely,...
Time for Papal apology on Residential Schools
In June of 2008, Canada, through then Prime Minister Stephen Harper, made a Statement of Apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools. The...
Battle of the Atlantic
For good reasons Canadians are mindful of celebrations for Remembrance Day and our role at Vimy Ridge, but there were many other defining moments...
New anti-terrorism legislation needs amending
In the lead up to the 2015 election many issues made a compelling case for a change in government. Among the most prominent was...
Facebook data breach hits Canada
Most of us use the internet without much concern about our privacy, but the Cambridge Analytica revelations have put that kind of faith in...
Seniors deserve their own department and minister
It’s no secret that too many seniors in Canada are struggling to get by. As our population becomes more elderly, the challenges related to...
Postal banking has strong support
It’s no secret that Canada Post has taken a hit as international remailers, couriers, and parcel delivery services have cut into its traditional sources...