Opinion Columns

Preserving public wealth from the LCBO can protect essential services, like healthcare

More than 9,000 LCBO workers at 685 retail stores began their province-wide strike at the stroke of midnight on July… Continue reading “Preserving public wealth from the LCBO can protect essential services, like healthcare”

Leader fatigue nothing new, and neither is voting angry

Trevor's Take

I am a lifelong political junkie, thanks in large part to my dad (who has always been involved and interested… Continue reading “Leader fatigue nothing new, and neither is voting angry”

Agree to Disagree

Canadian travel is the best, eh? If I had a few more lifetimes, and climate change weren’t wreaking havoc all… Continue reading “Agree to Disagree”

The happiest countries pay more taxes

Benns' Belief

A few months ago, some international news headlines shared recent data on the world’s happiest countries. Not to my surprise,… Continue reading “The happiest countries pay more taxes”

Question everything

Trevor's Take

I was really angry and tired the other day and slightly depressed that one of my go-to veggie protein options… Continue reading “Question everything”

Academy Theatre struggles with direction, leadership

The Academy Theatre needs ongoing city support

Benns' Belief

The arts are fundamental to our lives. They enrich us, reflect our society, and even urge us to be better… Continue reading “The Academy Theatre needs ongoing city support”

Slow rider

Trevor's Take

I have never been good at slowing down or taking a break for that matter. Growing up I got constant… Continue reading “Slow rider”