Reading Time: 3 minutes Theresa May’s recent political “wobble” brings to mind Margaret Thatcher and the 1987 British election, which she won in spite of herself
Month: July 2017
Easing the burden of leadership
Reading Time: 4 minutes Leaders need to find ways to relieve that burden. To find balance in their lives and set aside time to refresh. And they need the support and kindness of others
Canada can work for everyone, if we all work together
Reading Time: 3 minutes Although a growing number of aboriginal people are productive members of the workforce, far too many rely on the government for support. That must change
Charting an inclusive, nurturing future for all Canadians
Reading Time: 3 minutes In celebrating Canada’s history, we recognize our accomplishments and we acknowledge our challenges which, if overcome, will ensure our future
Canada’s landscapes a source of inspiration
Reading Time: 3 minutes These are the great vistas that I consider spiritually charged, that speak about transcendence, that imbue a sense of the sacred, that stir the receptive soul
Small Green Party may wield big power in B.C
Reading Time: 3 minutes Voters of smaller parties are empowered disproportionately in minority governments, at the expense of the majority of voters, who tend to vote for a main party
English public schools becoming less popular in Saskatchewan
Reading Time: 3 minutes French schools increased their share of students, as did Catholic schools. And independent schools and home-schooling options are becoming far more popular
Target practice: finding the right golf rangefinder
Reading Time: 4 minutes Hand-held laser units and wrist watches that give distances dominate the market. We tested both technologies to see which best serves the needs of golfers
Indigenous Canadians must embrace the future, not dwell on the past
Reading Time: 3 minutes As Canada begins its next 150 years, there is great potential for prosperity and progress for everyone, provided we accept basic tenets of modern nationhood
My Canada does not include Alberta – Trudeau
Reading Time: 4 minutes Forgetting to include Alberta may have been an oversight on Trudeau’s part but it’s now a permanent part of our 150th birthday celebration. And that’s not fake news, folks