- 02Jan2018
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Above Us Only Snowflakes
What do John Lennon’s “Imagine” and Pierre Elliot Trudeau’s long walk in the snow have in common? They both made statements about what is above us.
- January 02, 2018
- Peter Vogel
- 26Dec2017
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Distracted Driving on the Road of Life
Ever since cellphones became commonplace, the public has become aware of the hazards of “distracted driving”. The convenience of being able to make or receive calls while driving brought with it the danger of losing one’s focus on the road, the actions of other drivers and unexpected obstacles.
- December 26, 2017
- Rod Taylor
- 19Dec2017
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Signs of Tyranny in the “New Canada”
Years ago my father would instruct my sisters and me to do something…“or else.” We never asked what the “or else” was…we knew better. Justin Trudeau has given us the “or else” for the Canada Summer Jobs Program and it isn’t pretty.
- December 19, 2017
- Vicki Gunn
- 12Dec2017
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Hapless, Hopeless and Helpless
The title of this article might sound like the names of three seasick sailors in some children’s storybook. I wish it was that. It’s actually a description of our lost and overwhelmed PM.
- December 12, 2017
- Rod Taylor
- 05Dec2017
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Two Different Apologies
On Nov 28th the Prime Minister made a statement in the House of Commons that was an apology to those who had engaged in “non-conforming sexual desires”. This apology was well-delivered, as most of his prepared remarks are.
- December 05, 2017
- Peter Vogel
- 28Nov2017
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Give Us Your Treasonous, Your Miscreants, Your Terrorists…
In Canada, the land of opportunity, we extend our welcome to those who have fought with ISIS. Why? Well, I guess because saying, “No!”, is just … not nice.
- November 28, 2017
- Vicki Gunn
- 21Nov2017
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Canadians Want a Fair Tax System
There has been a firestorm of media commentary over recent proposals by the Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, to “play” with the tax system. Words like “loopholes,” “fairness,” “levelling the playing field” and such have been roaring across the media and in private offices.
- November 21, 2017
- David Darwin
- 14Nov2017
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Stop Marijuana Legalization in 30 Minutes or Less
When it comes to speaking out about bad public policy, the most common reason given for not doing so is that those in power do not care and will not listen.
- November 14, 2017
- Jim Enos
- 07Nov2017
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“Creationists!” (Snicker!)
In all of the excitement of the CHP National Convention, it would have been easy to miss being derided for our simplistic beliefs by our new Governor General, Julie Payette. As her position is apolitical, most politicians and parties refrain from commenting on these appointments unless there is something quite extraordinary.
- November 07, 2017
- Vicki Gunn
- 31Oct2017
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Why Don’t We Believe Them?
There are precious few things that I find so frustrating as the fact that we Christians keep voting for governments that have clearly indicated they’re not willing to deal with moral issues.
- October 31, 2017
- Jo Boonstra
- 24Oct2017
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The Right to Not Give Up
When are you really, totally dead? Those who have died can’t tell us exactly when it happened; throughout history, there have been mistakes. In a few cases, people have been nearly buried alive.
- October 24, 2017
- Peter Vogel
- 17Oct2017
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The UN: It’s Not Working
After the world had gone through two world wars and the combined loss of approximately 100 million human lives—along with immeasurable suffering and economic losses...
- October 17, 2017
- Rod Taylor
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