Category - Columnists

Columnists - Mansoor Ladha

Kenya elections test of democracy

Kenya, one the three east African countries, is facing its greatest challenge when goes to the polls on March 4. The country has had a violent past as far as...

Columnists - Jai Murugan

(Grit)

Canada thistle has grit – not quite the diversified variety of grit that its distant cousin the dandelion has, but still deserving of many a weed...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Eastern Promises (Of Beer)

Your globetrotting liquor reporter is penning this week’s column while holding down a barstool at a brewpub in Halifax. With Halifax being the port city...

Columnists - Jai Murugan

(Wide)

“Sorry, Mister, I can’t,” I tried to mumble. He wasn’t listening. It was dismal enough being there in any situation, let alone having...

Columnists - Kevin Sorenson

Parliament Reconvenes for 2013

On Monday this week, the House of Commons resumed sitting following the Christmas break. My thanks to everyone who took the time and effort to share their...

Columnists - Jai Murugan

(Lily)

I looked forward to greeting the lilies each day. “My my, aren’t you looking dainty today? You’re absolutely dazzling! Those tiny pollen...

Columnists - Mansoor Ladha

Female premiers role models for women

Ontario premier-designate Kathleen Wynne’s recent victory has been described as historic in may circles. Wynne is not only the first female premier of...

Columnists - Nick Jeffrey

Robbie Burrrrns Day

Your humble narrator recently explored his inner Scotsman. There was haggis. There was fine scotch. There were hairy legs poking out of a kilt. No, gentle...


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