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Editorial – ‘Peoplekind’ remark shows Trudeau talks down to others

Mac Olsen Justin Trudeau can try and distance himself from his ‘peoplekind’ remark during his town hall meeting in Edmonton on Feb. 1, but it confirms to me that his gender-neutrality agenda is Orwellian. If anyone uses gender references, he…

February 14, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Letter – In response to Mac Olsen’s regional commentary, ‘Beware of left-wing soapboxes’ Jan. 17

To the editor: I read Mac Olsen’s commentary regarding the CBC and other things. I may have left an erroneous impression when I mentioned a woman at the CBC giving Andrew Scheer a few bite marks. There are equal opportunity…

February 11, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – In a bilingual society, translations of French and English books should be more available

Tom Henihan I read an article in 0Walrus Magazine recently about Sheila Fischman, a renowned Canadian translator who has rendered numerous Francophone novels into the English language. Fischman says that she sees the process of translation as “a means to…

February 10, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Celebrate and build marriage and family

Richard Froese Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is back on Feb. 14, a time for love and romance. After that, Family Day on Feb. 19 brings families of inter-generations and communities together. Valentine’s Day and Family Day are…

February 9, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Editorial – It’s ‘In all thy sons command’

Mac Olsen Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Government can congratulate themselves and give themselves medals of honour for imposing their “gender-neutral” political correctness on the national anthem. They can bellow out ‘In all of us command’ if they…

February 8, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Pope’s message outlines the perils of fake news, calls for “journalism of peace”

Tom Henihan On “World Communications Day,” January 24, Pope Francis released a message called “The truth will set you free: Fake news and journalism for peace.” The Pope’s opening paragraph is worth quoting as it elevates language and communication to…

January 31, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Letter – Falher resident calls out Trump for his remarks regarding El Salvador

To the Editor: I was deeply saddened by hearing of President Trump’s derogatory comments about El Salvador, and its people. I’ve travelled to El Salvador three times now with other Canadian Habitat for Humanity volunteers. I wish to share with…

January 27, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – We already know that wealth and celebrity do not qualify one for the US Presidency

Tom Henihan It appears that wealth and celebrity are the most valued attributes in America. Value is assigned only to achievements that make people rich. Meaningful, constructive work done in relative obscurity is relegated to the province of a life…

January 26, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – That good ol’ wood pile

Jeff Burgar My Christmas holiday season was unofficially over about four weeks ago. Always so many things, so little time! I didn’t get any wood chopped. I didn’t get any of my special projects much further along. I barely caught…

January 25, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Slow down for emergency vehicles alongside highways!

Mac Olsen It’s frustrating and enraging to no end – seeing private passenger vehicles speeding by emergency service vehicles while they’re dealing with collisions and other emergencies. A recent incident should make all drivers think twice and slow down. According…

January 24, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – In a prosperous society, it is unjust that many working people still live in poverty

Tom Henihan Numerous Tim Hortons franchise owners in Ontario are revoking paid breaks, benefits and perquisites in response to Ontario’s minimum wage increase. Tim Hortons are not alone in clawing back from minimum wage employees the small gains those employees…

January 20, 2018 · by Admin2015 ·