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Would you sit outside, pint in hand, as snow dusts your boots and the breath of winter curls in the air? In Barrie, this is no longer just a dare between friends—it’s a question at the heart of the city’s latest policy experiment, and the future of its downtown identity may depend on the answer. […]
Would You Brave a Barrie Winter for a Pint Outdoors? Read More »
Melania Trump strolls into the East Room, whispers follow her like a Wi-Fi signal—persistent, invisible, and occasionally glitchy. The world wants to know: can she finally prove she’s not a robot, or will the circuitry of public doubt keep humming? Artificial intelligence has shifted from the realm of science fiction into a fixture of daily
Melania Trump versus the machines: The authenticity debate Read More »
Record numbers may fill the ranks, but the Canadian Armed Forces still face a stubborn shortage—and it’s not just a numbers game. The real issue, hiding in plain sight, is ageism. As waves of young recruits exit almost as quickly as they arrive, what if the answer to the military’s personnel crisis lies in the
Let’s Talk About Ageism in the Ranks—and What It’s Costing Canada Read More »
The quiet removal of a placard in a Washington museum might seem a trivial act—just another shifting detail in the vast tapestry of history. But for Canadians, tracking these small moments across the border is not a matter of idle curiosity. It’s a front-row seat to the subtle, sometimes invisible, ways authoritarian tactics shape collective
Who Controls History? Lessons from Trump’s Era for Canadian Democracy Read More »
Fifty-five per cent of Canadians say the country is making progress on reconciliation. But does that optimism echo in the voices of Indigenous Peoples themselves, or does it mask a deeper disconnect? A decade has passed since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report, urging Canada to confront uncomfortable truths and chart a
Are Canadians and Indigenous Peoples Aligned on Reconciliation Progress? Read More »
The grounds outside London’s courthouse became a crucible for public sentiment, as supporters gathered in palpable anticipation to address the fallout from the world juniors sexual assault trial—a case that has, for many, come to symbolize the nation’s grappling with justice and credibility. Roughly 100 people assembled beneath the courthouse windows, each holding their own
Nationwide reaction as hockey players found not guilty Read More »
Voters in Toronto may have cast their ballots three years ago, but with a stroke of provincial authority this summer, the voices behind nearly 400,000 votes fell silent. As Queen’s Park installed financial supervisors to oversee the Toronto District School Board, one question echoes: when governance shifts, who hears the students? The move, announced on
School Board Takeover: What’s the Real Price for Students? Read More »
It’s not the ticking of clocks in Ottawa’s halls that keeps Canadians up at night, but the slow-moving machinery that costs time, money, and—too often—understanding. For Canada to restore trust in its public service, there’s a pressing need for a Department of Government Efficiency that puts empathy at its heart. Government efficiency isn’t a sterile
Canadians Deserve a Smarter, Kinder Public Service Read More »
The unremarkable facades along Barrie’s main streets blend into the familiar landscape—until one day, a police cruiser idles at the curb, and the sign on the door quietly flips to ‘closed.’ For months, these mushroom shops operated in full view, their presence so ordinary they seemed invisible. The true risk, it turns out, was hiding
Cracking Down in Barrie as Illegal Mushroom Shops Disappear Read More »
The allure of a tinted windshield appeals to many—privacy, style, a hint of mystery. But when Ontario’s traffic laws meet the realities on the road, seeing eye to eye becomes more than a figure of speech. It’s a matter of public safety, written into law and enforced in communities like Barrie for reasons that reach
Seeing eye to eye on the dangers of windshield tint in Barrie Read More »
