Canada

ROTHENBURGER – A couple of hours in the life of Kamloops, at Service Canada

January 5, 2026 // 2 Comments

I EXPERIENCED a slice of Kamloops life in a different way today. It wasn’t at the park, a meeting, or a shopping mall. No, it came via a two hour and 45 minute wait at [Continue]

HISTORY – Métis leader Louis Riel is still divisive 140 years after his hanging

December 18, 2025 // 0 Comments

By CHRISTOPHE PREMAT Stockhold University NOV. 16 MARKED the 140th anniversary of Louis Riel’s execution at the age of 44. Riel was the political and religious leader of [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – For some Americans, Canada is a state of mind

July 31, 2025 // 0 Comments

THE ORANGE MAN is confused about many things, including Canada’s relationship with America. Americans think of us a state of mind, not as a 51st state. You see it in [Continue]

ARMCHAIR ARCHIVES – Next time you worry about immigrants, spit into a tube

June 29, 2025 // 1 Comment

Here’s something to think about as we approach Canada Day. This column was first published Feb. 18, 2017. I SPIT INTO A PLASTIC TUBE a few weeks ago and popped it in [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Canada Day 2025 sees pride and optimism on rebound

June 27, 2025 // 0 Comments

Slightly more say Canada on the right track (46%) than wrong track (40%) By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE June 27, 2025 – There may be more white and red on display this Canada Day, [Continue]

NATIONAL PULSE – Military spending, trade are top priorities for Canadians

June 24, 2025 // 1 Comment

By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE June 24, 2025 – Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe this week for a NATO summit that has only increased in importance after escalations in the [Continue]