Tough talk on the race for mayor
The race for Winnipeg’s new mayor is gaining momentum and all will be decided by press time next month, but as of the last week… Read More »Tough talk on the race for mayor
Issues in the News
The high cost of inertia
For the past two and a half years, Canadians, indeed people around the globe, have been living in a world of suspended animation. Worse, the… Read More »The high cost of inertia
Two of Canada’s biggest killers of Indigenous people: welfare and promotion of victimhood
Nothing destroys the psyche faster than dependency and being painted as a victim. Both undermine one’s self esteem and over time, one’s ability to help… Read More »Two of Canada’s biggest killers of Indigenous people: welfare and promotion of victimhood
Climate change: when are we going to start talking about the costs and other implication of abandoning fossil fuels?
Let us set aside for the moment the issue of whether or not climate change is an existential threat to humankind. A good portion of… Read More »Climate change: when are we going to start talking about the costs and other implication of abandoning fossil fuels?
Canada needs Jean Charest
A man for all reasons Jean Charest is running for the leadership of the Conservative party. He has been here before, pulling the Party out… Read More »Canada needs Jean Charest
Priorities: Urgent planning required to take us through the post-COVID period
What’s your number one priority for the coming year? Is it interfering with the relationship between Russian and the Ukraine (especially since President Volodymyr Zelensky… Read More »Priorities: Urgent planning required to take us through the post-COVID period
Joy to the world, Happy New Year, the sun will shine again!
The sun was out today for the few magical hours that comprise daylight north of 49 on the solstice, the shortest day of the year.… Read More »Joy to the world, Happy New Year, the sun will shine again!
An open letter to the new Premier
Dear Heather: Congratulations Premier Heather Stefanson. As the first female premier, you have a big job ahead of you as people and, especially, the media,… Read More »An open letter to the new Premier
A leader lost and renewal
On the second last day before leaving his position as Premier of Manitoba, Brian Pallister reached out to confirm a generous, hands-across-the-border accord with our… Read More »A leader lost and renewal
Can Manitoba catch the wave of change and ride it to prosperity?
The world is changing before our eyes, and it seems everywhere we look there is an opportunity for Manitoba. Mineral resources, hydro, current fascination with… Read More »Can Manitoba catch the wave of change and ride it to prosperity?