Twenty five years ago, the very first (large-scale) wave of Muslims landed in Great Britain–mostly in England, some in Scotland, not too many in Ireland.
I was there for some it. I saw it with my own eyes.
Approximately the same time, there was a marked influx of Muslim immigrants to France as well. Eager, decent, God-loving [...]

It seems to me that the electorate is terribly uneasy. In the span of six months we’ve seen massive swings in popularity between Conservatives and Liberals.
And I certainly can’t blame the voters of this land. It’s daunting, indeed, to make the decision:  Hand the country for four full years to a Prime Minister who shows [...]

In what must be one of the most illogical and confused editorials I’ve read in some time, this, from the otherwise, usually competent Gazette.
I’m at a loss as to how to put this any more plainly. As someone who is multi-lingual (including French) we have NO linguistic duality in this country that extends very much [...]

What can I add that the title already doesn’t say?! My favorite commentator in the country and a national treasure. I last spoke to Rex when he was in town to promote his latest, immaculately written tome, which I heartily recommend to anyone looking for an exceptional read (I’ve promoted this book before, but recommend [...]

So, contrary to popular lore, the post further down was not furnished to me by some net goblin.  Instead, it came from a provincial govt worker who was appalled at the disparity. After I looked into it, of course, I was too.
I’ll provide you now with what I’ve learned, and then some final comments on [...]

There are moments, as a Canadian, that I have to feel shame…..
Just how damned stupid the bureaucrats that run government really are is no longer up for casual interpretation.
Or how moronic the politicians are who will not fire those bureaucrats responsible.
An old age pensioner, after having paid into the system that is supposed to cover [...]

Last week when I did my piece on the doper candidate for the Liberals in the Okanagan, I received a note from a fairly prominent Liberal organizer from Ontario about two days later.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Alex, if you think that your tirade against Ross Rebagliati is going anywhere, you are mistaken. All you’ve proved is that [...]

Oops, he did it again.  I know, that’s a rather weak opening, but really now, we’re not going to be talking about strength as a theme here either.
I’m not sure at which point this Prime Minister will understand the unending folly of thumbing people in the eye, but I suppose it may come to him [...]

Two Canadian soldiers sat in an empty barracks the other day.
They had packed and itemized dozens of her personal effects: Sweaters, shoes, make-up bag, light jacket, a toiletries kit and carry-all.  Three boxes full of a life interrupted by evil.
It’s all that’s left of Michelle Lang’s belongings in Afghanistan, but not of her soaring spirit [...]

For the vast majority of my life, I have never been consumed by the experience of meeting politicians.  Most do and I did, but when as a twelve-year-old, and I started out banging in lawn signs like a good apprentice.  Let’s face it, it can be enthralling to meet someone whose mug graces the six [...]