[Solemnity of St. Joseph is observed by the Catholic Church March 19, 2018; notably, he is Patron of Canada]. As we approach the April 2nd observation of John Paul II Day in Canada (3rd nationally, 4th in Ontario), I would like to draw ...

Gas prices keep going up, just like the cost of everything else. And soon, there’s another shock coming. Justin Trudeau is imposing a national carbon tax on Canadians. According to his government’s own research, his carbon tax will add 11 ...

Once a year the Ontario government releases the names and salaries of government employees earning a taxpayer-funded salary of over $100,000. And like clockwork, critics complain that the $100,000 threshold for this “Sunshine List” is inappropriate. The main arguments are ...

The City of Toronto will host an information session on becoming a city elections candidate for the office of Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee in this October’s municipal election. The session will feature a presentation from the Ministry of ...

What a sad, thought-provoking photo, published in the Globe and Mail newspaper. It shows Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, unable to stand. You can see the terrible frustration and pain on his face. Veterinarians, at the Pejeta Kenyan ...

Michael Zwaagstra Walk into an elementary school classroom and you’ll probably see a lot of books on the shelf. Take a closer look and you’ll often find a coloured dot, a number or a letter on each book’s spine. Those ...

A basic income guarantee has been back in the news a lot lately, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Elon Musk and other tech giants who have publicly endorsed the concept. But it’s not just talk in Canada. Ontario is ...

Top left: AP file photo of NRA Youth event. Top right: U.S. President Donald Trump in 2015 at Citadel Military College Bottom left: Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale. Bottom Right: Montreal gun-store client. Photo by Canadian Press National Observer — ...

(NC) The perfect window treatment should do more than just cover a window. It can make a big difference in your home, managing its daily illumination, privacy and energy management needs and adding value and style to any room.    ...

(NC) From the condominium craze to the rise of multigenerational living, the climbing cost of homeownership across Canada continues to spawn new trends. The transformation of basements into rental suites is a big one that can help offset mortgage costs. ...