On June 23, the Reform Act, 2014 was granted Royal Assent by Governor General David Johnston, after…
Opinion
Crazy and hazy
It was one of those hot and windless mid-August mornings. Not a bird in sight; not even the…
The biggest worry
It is difficult to determine the biggest threat to our economy at this time. There are so…
History begins at home
It’s amazing what Canadians take for granted, and what it takes to make us stop. Remembrance…
No gift wrap required
Dear Santa, It goes without saying that I have been a good girl. I don’t mean to sound…
January thaw
“I’ve thaw thousands and thousands of Januaries, and I’ve never thaw a January…
Ignoring precedents
Medical doctors, lawyers and yes, even economists, base many of their judgements on precedents. It…
A meaningful badge
As far back as the Middle Ages craftsmen used badges to distinguish their products, implying their…
Robin Hood economics
From time immemorial a popular proposal of politicians is to “soak” the rich. It…
An evaluation
For quite some time managing other people’s money has been a very profitable occupation,…
May 24th
The 24th of May is the Queen’s birthday; if we don’t get a holiday, we’ll all run…
Happy Canada Day
On July 1, we celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday, our proud history and heritage, our people,…
A mug’s game
The investment community is searching constantly for “the answer” on how to be…
Signature bonnet
Recently I mentioned “tossing my soggy sombrero” in one of my articles. This in itself…
Picture magazine featured gorge illustrations in 1882
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…