CHARBONNEAU – The definition of nation needs updating
I DIDN’T much thought about whether Canada was a nation or not until I read Andrew Coyne’s article in Canada’s History magazine (June/July 2017). He argues that we [Continue]
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COLLINS – Hard to celebrate being an American these days
IT’S HARD to believe Americans can jump for joy on this 4th of July, given the turmoil the country is going through, largely because of the constant silliness and poor [Continue]
FORSETH – Answering the commenters on column about next B.C. election
I LOVE HOW politics can bring out such strong and passionate beliefs. It IS great for our democracy, and keeps it strong! For those who read my last post titled, “BC [Continue]
GINTA – Consensus takes us a long way, but the truth takes us farther
IT’S THE DAY after fireworks and music and food trucks, the day when small glittery plastic maple leaves lie forgotten in the grass where yesterday’s crowds gathered [Continue]
COLLINS – Putting together a nation isn’t an easy task
YESTERDAY, we celebrated our country’s 150th birthday. The usual kudos to our great country, lots of fun and frivolity, and, yes, a little controversy too as some of the [Continue]
KNOX – Rogue cow is still on the run as legend continues to grow
AFTER TWO MONTHS on the run, the Rogue Cow of Metchosin may be roaming its last, and I am sad. No more will it emerge from its hideout in the hills to graze alongside its [Continue]
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