Editorials

The flu shot: Let's work together in herd-like fashion

A shot in the arm for everyone

Anyone who’s ever had a full-on case of influenza — regular old nasty flu — can tell you it’s something… Continue reading “A shot in the arm for everyone”

Paramedics: The overlooked heroes

It’s common to express appreciation for police, firefighters, nurses, doctors and others involved in keeping us safe and healthy, but… Continue reading “Paramedics: The overlooked heroes”

Healtcare (Dis)Connect

A little over a year ago, there was a note of optimism in our editorial about the province’s plans to… Continue reading “Healtcare (Dis)Connect”

Notwithstanding human rights?

One of the many things about Canadian political life guaranteed to make one feel out of step with the times… Continue reading “Notwithstanding human rights?”

Conservatives and conservation: an uneasy mix

When a government releases a proposal on Halloween, which also happens to be the day of a pivotal World Series… Continue reading “Conservatives and conservation: an uneasy mix”

Lessons from a bittersweet post-season

If you’re a baseball fan or a bandwagon-jumper, you’ve likely moved on from the heartbreak of the Toronto Blue Jays’… Continue reading “Lessons from a bittersweet post-season”

We can do better with organic waste

Back in January, this space greeted the city’s new organic waste collection program in the four main urban areas of… Continue reading “We can do better with organic waste”