Let’s Talk
Today is Bell Let’s Talk day, an event that’s become annual opportunity to bring the discussion around the importance of mental health to the surface and raise funds towards mental…
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Not Going as Planned
This week has marked the return of the House of Commons after their Holiday break and admittedly, it’s been a busy week so far. Between the day job, radio hits,…
The Basis Expectation of Bilingualism
In all Canadian political leadership campaigns, there are metrics and expectations that voters us to judge and assess the various candidates. There are certain things that are expected, some things…
Talking CoronaVirus, Conservative Leadership & Labour Strife in Ontario’s Education Sector with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I had the chance to join Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” with Katlyn Harrison and Shane MacKenzie. We talked about the reaction of various governments to the outbreak…
Who do you trust?
Trust seems to be on a sliding scale throughout your life. Trust is as simple as giving your baby a small toss and the loving feeling as the child squeals…
Talking Life in a Minority Parliament with Produce Talks
Last week I had the chance to take part in something a bit different. I took part in a round-table discussion hosted by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, with colleagues…
Talking CoronaVirus, Peter MacKay’s launch & Andrew Scheer sticking around on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We talked about the expansion of CoronaVirus, Peter MacKay’s…
The Frontrunner
As the Conservative Leadership race starts to get going, the big story so far has been about who has taken a pass rather than those getting in. And let’s face…
The 100 People and Companies Responsible for 71% of the World’s Carbon Emissions
How do we hold 100 companies and the people that run them to account when it comes to climate change?
Prince Charles: We Need a New System
Prince Charles calls for a radical new system or change in how we do things if the planet is to survive. Let’s join him.
Educate Me, Part II: The High Cost of Privatizing Public Education
The transition of elementary and secondary courses to the online universe are one thing and one thing only: a scam.
What You Need to Know – Getting Ready for the House to Return
The newest episode of “What You Need to Know” is now up. In this episode Alyson Fair, Geoff Turner, Neil Brodie and I talk about the latest twists and turns…
What in Hades is Going On Here?
Well it seems that this week you can’t go a few hours without some big news coming out of the Conservative Leadership race, and tonight seems to be no different.…
A Day in the Life Under the Big Blue Circus Tent
Well folks we’re getting further along in the beginning stages of the Conservative Leadership race and I think we can politely say that it’s not necessarily going to plan so…
Educate Me, Please
I had some revelations about education and the current state of affairs in Ontario doesn’t reflect well on either group of special interests at the table. We have enjoyed unprecedeneted…
Earthgauge News – January 22, 2020
https://earthgauge.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/20-01-22-egnews.mp3 Environmental news featuring stories from across Canada and around the world. Broadcast every other Wednesday at 10:00 am EST on CKCU radio 93.1 FM in Ottawa or online at…
The So-Con Kingmaker?
With yesterdays news about Jean Charest’s decision to take a pass on the Conservative Party leadership, we got an answer to a big, outstanding question in the race to replace…
Wow. Tru-Dough-Nut Scandal in Canada. Only in Canada.
So, our Prime Minister walks into a local small business. Spends a few hundred dollars. Or whatever amount. Promotes the business simply by dropping by. Helping them spread news about…
Charest Out
With the return of the House of Commons from the holiday break coming next week and MPs flood back into Ottawa, life around here will return to a more normal…
A New Trend for 2020?
2020 hasn’t been off to the best start and as some had hoped that this year would be better than what 2019 turned out to be, so far many of…