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It is time to reform or abolish the Senate

It is time to reform or abolish the Senate

In my college days more than a half-century ago, I did an essay about the Canadian Senate’s evolution since Confederation.
Fight for equality needs to be waged everywhere

Fight for equality needs to be waged everywhere

June 17 marked yet another atrocious hate crime on American soil.
Play is not what it used to be

Play is not what it used to be

Summer solstice marks the extent of the sun’s northern climb.
From a dark past to a brighter future

From a dark past to a brighter future

The Aboriginal Truth and Reconciliation Commission recently presented its findings about the ghoulish legacy of the residential school system. Some people have reacted to the commission’s findings by wondering why nothing seems to change.
City needs sustainable revenue

City needs sustainable revenue

The recent St. Albert utilities hike is causing much consternation amongst the citizens of St. Albert. Add this to the hikes to the other utilities through franchise fees and their administration, and people are feeling the economic pinch.
We do not need a royalty review

We do not need a royalty review

OIL AND GAS ROYALTY REVIEW - REALLY? Why in heaven’s name is the NDP government determined to carry out a royalty review of our oil and gas producers? Why is this government hell bent on risking the wrath of globally structured companies that c
Give the gift of life

Give the gift of life

Earlier this month, Ottawa Senators’ owner Eugene Melnyk underwent a successful liver transplant from a living donor less than a week after his team made a public plea.
A gift from heaven

A gift from heaven

The recent federal budget proposes a little acclaimed gift to all of us in the form of doubling the amount one can contribute to tax free saving accounts or TFSAs.
Facts the new Alberta government needs to know to write its first budget

Facts the new Alberta government needs to know to write its first budget

CALGARY – The NDP government in Alberta has delayed introducing its first budget until the fall, which should give its new MLAs plenty of time to think about how they’ll collect and spend Albertans’ money.
Trouble in Conservative ranks?

Trouble in Conservative ranks?

Peter Mackay’s announcement that he will be exiting federal politics raises a number of questions.
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