The important questions go unasked in airport project
The latest expansion plan at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, doubling its size, arrived with much fanfare.…
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Pandemic struggles continue for businesses, consumers
In an ideal world, an early lockdown and our stringent adherence to public health measures would have nipped…
Thanksgiving shines a light on food and hunger
This weekend brings Thanksgiving and a holiday Monday, both reasons to celebrate. That’s not the case for everybody,…
Low voter turnout a symptom of growing cynicism
Cynicism about politicians, bureaucrats and the system of governance, we’re told, has many of us turning away from…
Another minority government, but will there be change?
Much will be made of this week’s federal election results, with parties, pundits and political scientists sifting the…
Local vote may reflect tightness of federal election
Local voters join other Canadians at the ballot box on Monday. Polls show the Liberals and Conservatives are…
Low-key election will come down to voter turnout
If not for a sea of signs joining “for sale” on the lawns of some homes – and…
It’s not just government debt that should have us worried
More than half of Canadians are $200 away from insolvency in any given month, meaning even a relatively…
Systemic changes likely needed for support sector
The province this week extended the temporary wage increase that provides the likes of personal support workers with…
Disarray in Afghanistan really was predictable
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was still in progress when the whole house of cards came…