Opinion Columns

Is it really cheaper to replace it?

Cool Tips for a Hot Planet series

Say you have a budget for the year and spend everything you have in seven months. Then, to get by, you rack up credit card debt.

National childcare plan great for women, society

My grandfather, may he rest in peace, was a bit of a practical joker and also a lifelong true blue Progressive Conservative.

Benns’ Belief: Avis Glaze helped break down barriers

The theme for International Women’s Day this year was Break The Bias. 

What a great opportunity, then, to highlight my mentor and friend, Dr. Avis Glaze.

Bye bye chocolate?

Cool Tips for a Hot Planet series

No more heart-shaped boxes of chocolates?  No more heartwarming hot cocoa?

Wealthy and powerful interests benefit from low unionization rates

My entire working life has been in unionized environments. As a result, I have a healthy pension plan, just about all my teeth, affordable hearing aids and free prescriptions. 

Benns’ Belief: Value of unions should be taught by schools, media

When I open my Globe and Mail newspaper, I can easily find the business section. I can learn about the latest corporate acquisitions. I might find an analysis of how the economy is faring.

Trevor’s Take: February is the worst month

Oh my God. The last, and by last I mean the very very last thing I need in the entire freaking universe right now is another February.