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Commentary – The Russians are coming

Tom Henihan Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War around 1991, Hollywood has had to go to great lengths to find a compelling nemesis that offered a creditable but entertaining threat to the…

February 22, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Letter – In response to Katrina Owens’ editorial, ‘Calling all the Nasty Ladies’, praise from a reader

To the Editor: To the “nasty lady” who wrote the commentary, good for you. Too many people have forgotten, or are too young, to remember what it was like when feminism first reared its ugly head. We take for granted…

February 18, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Canada doesn’t need Kevin O’Leary’s political sideshow

Tom Henihan Since announcing his bid for the leadership of the Conservative Party, Kevin O’Leary says that the O’Leary everyone knows from television is not who he really is. Apparently, all that attention-seeking rudeness and tiresome bluster is just a…

February 17, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The Situation Room – Allowing first responders to administer naxalone is appropriate

Mac Olsen Kudos to the Edmonton Fire Department for its willingness to provide the vital service of administering naxalone to opioid users, to help save their lives. It’s not just the Edmonton Fire Department that can do this, as all…

February 16, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Good luck with that

Jeff Burgar I have no clue who are Byron Nelson or Richard Starke. As far as I am concerned, this is good. Of course, I also hope, they are not serial killers, pedophiles, bankruptees, religious fanatics, persons living from paycheque…

February 15, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – Carnage at Quebec mosque shows tragic consequences of alt-right indoctrination

Tom Henihan It is difficult to imagine a posture more defenseless than kneeling in prayer or an act more cowardly than shooting someone in the back while they are praying. Along with the sense of grief and outrage at a…

February 11, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Reporters dealing with suspected terrorists is a doubled-edged sword

Mac Olsen As a reporter, I am all for freedom of the press, given the nature of my work. But I am very wary of any reporter venturing into the underworld to deal with suspected or actual criminals, terrorists and…

February 10, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Commentary – Indeed, Trump’s inauguration was the greatest birthday present

Mac Olsen It was an historic moment, witnessing Donald Trump being sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on January 20. But the best part was listening to his speech, which was forthright and to the point.…

February 9, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

Keyboard Commando – Great! Trump gets down to business, giving his nod to Keystone XL

Mac Olsen Despite all the rhetoric and protesting that took place during his first week in the Oval Office, kudos to U.S. President Donald Trump for advancing Alberta’s petroleum interests. On January 24, Trump signed an executive order to re-start…

February 5, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

The View From Here – The Women’s March on Washington was a symbolic victory but more than symbolism is needed neepresent more than like-minded

Tom Henihan It is hard to imagine anything positive arising from four years of a Trump administration. However, only 24 hours after Trump taking the oath as president, an estimated 500,000 people participated in The Women’s March on Washington, outnumbering…

February 4, 2017 · by Admin2015 ·

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Commentary – The Russians are coming

Letter – In response to Katrina Owens’ editorial, ‘Calling all the Nasty Ladies’, praise from a reader

The View From Here – Canada doesn’t need Kevin O’Leary’s political sideshow

The Situation Room – Allowing first responders to administer naxalone is appropriate

Commentary – Good luck with that

The View From Here – Carnage at Quebec mosque shows tragic consequences of alt-right indoctrination

Keyboard Commando – Reporters dealing with suspected terrorists is a doubled-edged sword

Commentary – Indeed, Trump’s inauguration was the greatest birthday present

Keyboard Commando – Great! Trump gets down to business, giving his nod to Keystone XL

The View From Here – The Women’s March on Washington was a symbolic victory but more than symbolism is needed neepresent more than like-minded

Commentary – Calling all the nasty ladies

The View From Here – The joint wealth of Canada’s 2 richest people equaling 11 million of its poorest, is unacceptable

Keyboard Commando – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs a metaphorical face slap

Commentary – A good place to start

Letter – Concerned citizen raises questions about government conduct concerning PPAs