by Delany Leitch | Sep 1, 2017 | Canadian, Federal, History, Ontario, Provincial
Hi everyone, resident hisTORYan here with a take on another historical issue that’s been in the news lately. As I’m sure many of you know, an elementary teachers’ union here in Ontario has launched a petition to rename schools that have Sir John A. Macdonald as their...
by Michaela Glasgo | Aug 28, 2017 | Canadian, Economy/Finance, Federal
For people who have never been middle class in their entire lives, our Prime Minister and his pal Bill Morneau sure like to talk a good game. First, there was the 2015 election, wherein our would-be Prime Minister accused the Conservatives of being a party for the 1%,...
by Cristina Mazza | Aug 3, 2017 | Canadian, Economy/Finance
It’s right before a long-weekend and one thing on the mind of many Canadians is enjoying the one thing Canadians are proud of: our beer. Sure, Canada also excels at making wines and spirits, but when it comes to beer, that is something we trump the United States in...
by Regan Preszcator | Jul 24, 2017 | Canadian, Federal
Last Thursday, Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Opposition, announced via Facebook Live the newest members of the CPC Leadership team, and I don’t think I speak only for myself when I say that he made some excellent choices....
by Erin Anderson | Jul 21, 2017 | Agriculture, Canadian, Economy/Finance
Living close to Calgary, I spent this past Saturday doing what many others were also doing: attending the Calgary Stampede. Early afternoon came along and I got hungry, so as the seasoned Stampede-goer that I am, I decided to eat at my favourite food truck. I don’t...
by Cristina Mazza | Jul 17, 2017 | Canadian, Feminism
Last week I was overjoyed to hear the news about Julie Payette becoming our new Governor General. I once heard that the nature of the role of Governor General requires one to transcend politics. So here, I plan to write my perspective on this not as a Tory, a Liberal,...
