Opinion

Journalism is worth paying for

That may seem like a strange headline in a newspaper you get for free, from a publishing house that also… Continue reading “Journalism is worth paying for”

No expiry date

I remember standing behind the blocks at my first Masters swim meet last fall, trying to steady my nerves before… Continue reading “No expiry date”

Council pay raise the right thing to do

After Louis St. Laurent became its first occupant, every Canadian prime minister has resided at 24 Sussex Drive. That is,… Continue reading “Council pay raise the right thing to do”

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”