Opinion

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”

AI Part I: Who’s in charge?

Because artificial intelligence is new, exciting and most of us don’t understand how it works, it can seem magical …. Continue reading “AI Part I: Who’s in charge?”

Avi Lewis and the gift of low expectations

Publisher's Point

I heard Stephen Lewis speak in the early 2000s about community development. As he tied his remarks to African social… Continue reading “Avi Lewis and the gift of low expectations”