Opinion

Council’s pay raise was the right move

About a year ago, this space argued that people in several types of jobs are underpaid relative to their importance… Continue reading “Council’s pay raise was the right move”

Second place

Despite my many efforts, I can really suck at being a parent. Take, for example, my youngest daughter, who is… Continue reading “Second place”

The quiet economy of favours

There’s a whole economy most of us rely on that never shows up in our bank accounts. It runs on… Continue reading “The quiet economy of favours”

Stop single-game sports betting

When the federal government made it legal to bet on individual sporting events in 2021, it seemed a bad idea…. Continue reading “Stop single-game sports betting”

Liberal tent big enough for Gladu

For the fifth time in less than a year, an opposition member of parliament has crossed the floor to join… Continue reading “Liberal tent big enough for Gladu”

AI Part 2: Choosing wisely

We may well look back on Nov. 29, 2022, as the day when humanity reached peak intelligence. On Nov. 30,… Continue reading “AI Part 2: Choosing wisely”

Cannabis vs. drinking

I had to be pushed by our team to green light this month’s cover story. I didn’t want the Advocate… Continue reading “Cannabis vs. drinking”