Capitalism is peaceful
Capitalism is a system based on trust and mutually beneficial trade. You trade time and productivity to your employer for money. You trade that money…
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Another month another loan
Another month, another loan. That’s a decent summation of the ongoing crisis in Greece and the “Eurozone,” and it might almost be cute if it…
Being smart on crime
Conservative pundits have rallied around recent Stats Canada numbers, claiming that they prove at last that the Manitoba government has failed in making Winnipeg “feel…
Equal pay for equal work
It is no secret that there is a wage discrepancy between men and women who perform the same tasks and have the same jobs, both…
9/11: what do you remember?
There are certain events that create everlasting memories for an entire generation. Our grandparents will never forget Aug. 6, 1945. On this summer day an…
A world changed
For most people, the subject of history is a straightforward affair. In grade school we’re taught that A happened before B, which preceded C. There…
Unshakable values
On Sept. 11, 2001, the United States of America was attacked by 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists. America’s sense of peace and security was shattered, as was…
The loss of an inspiration
On August 22, 2011, Canada was shocked and saddened by the news of Jack Layton’s death. After suffering from prostate cancer in 2010, hip surgery…
Public Grief
There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that Jack Layton, like any politician of his stature and seniority, touched the lives of many. He…
A Letter to Jack Layton
Dear Jack Layton, Even though we had never met, I always felt a personal connection to you as a person and as a politician —…