Is it time to spread our wings as a Nation?

King Charles III is, at the moment of this writing, in Ottawa, Canada meeting and greeting people young and old, of high office and commoner alike. It’s a nice event. The spontaneous crowd in the gardens at Rideau Hall are singing Oh Canada and God Save the King. I can’t help but wonder if at …

Canada Post should be the exclusive delivery service in Canada

(This letter was sent to the Globe and Mail on May 21, 2025) Dear Editor, Re: “Canada Post workers could strike again. If they do, the public will see red” Why would the public blame workers, the people they see every day at their door, when it is clearly the incompetence and intransigence of the …

Building a Safe and Attractive City Together

(This letter was sent to the Alberni Valley News on May 14 2025) Dear Editor, As I write this, the City is reportedly installing barriers to prevent left hand turns from 10th onto Dunbar. Tragedy three times over should not have been required for this. The recommendations from staff to close Dunbar came after the …