A lot of us are getting cabin fever these days and that is understandable. Very few people like to be in lockdown, or anything close to it. Human beings are basically social animals. We generally like to be around other people, especially family, friends, and colleagues at work. When […]
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Our political discourse is drenched in rage; it doesn’t have to be: MP Scott Aitchison
By Parry-Sound Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison Anthony Housefather is a Liberal Member of Parliament who represents the riding of Mount Royal in Montreal. Before his election to the House of Commons in 2015, he served as mayor of the city of Côte Saint-Luc for 10 years. He is a […]
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Sure I’m sorry, but let me qualify that | Commentary
By Sondra Read We have heard many apologies lately from politicians and hospital CEOs who in their bubble of entitlement thought it would be okay for them to travel during the height of a pandemic, ignoring their own leadership pleas to their constituents or staff to stay home. One […]
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Listen Up! Some hard truths | Commentary
“This was an insurrection incited by the President.” — Republican Senator Mitt Romney What a week it was. What an attack on democracy and how horrible the consequences. There can be no doubt, at least in my mind, that Mitt Romney is right. You simply cannot defend the indefensible. […]
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Surely, we can get through this without being mean | Commentary
By Sally Barnes Since COVID-19 first hit, I have marveled at how differently people react to the various forecasts, precautions, and rules involving the pandemic. Reaction runs the whole gamut from paranoia to utter disdain. I know people who have chosen to leave their homes only for the bare […]
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Listen Up! Partisanship should not be blind | Commentary
I expect it will surprise very few people when I say that I am going to write about two Conservatives today and no doubt, some of you will be tempted to stop reading right now. But don’t, because there is something for everyone to disagree with here! Like most […]
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She Speaks: Had any good jolts lately? | Commentary
My brother and I gave my little sister a hard time when she went vegetarian as a twelve-year-old. When she balked at the teasing, we told her that she was too sensitive. It would have been an extraordinary feat to maintain this newfound integrity in the face of two […]
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In 2021, seek awe | Commentary
This Listen Up! guest post is by Kyra Evans. Hugh Mackenzie will return next week. Every Christmas since my daughter was two, we’ve taken her to the National Ballet performance of The Nutcracker. I like to pretend that it’s for her enjoyment, but truly, I get way more out […]
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