Op-ed / Rant

The hallowed space of the Oval Office, traditionally adorned with portraits of past presidents and symbols of American democratic heritage, has recently welcomed a decidedly more personal and contemporary addition. A bronze sculpture, depicting former President Donald Trump at a pivotal moment during the July 2024 assassination attempt, now stands as a silent yet potent […]

The mere suggestion that online retail behemoth Amazon might reveal the portion of a product’s price attributable to import tariffs sent immediate shockwaves through Washington D.C. in late April 2025. While the company swiftly denied any such finalized plan, the fierce reaction, particularly from the White House, exposed a raw nerve surrounding price transparency and

Few observers anticipated the dramatic reversal in Canadian political fortunes witnessed in April 2025. What began as a near-certain defeat for the incumbent Liberal Party transformed into a startling victory, largely propelled by events south of the border. The central figure in this upheaval was US President Donald Trump, whose remarks concerning Canada potentially becoming

When Donald Trump, an avid MMA fan, speaks of tariffs, he frames them as battles. For China, however, the stakes are higher, more enduring—a war with no room for compromise. As the world watches, the chasm between these perspectives grows deeper, shaping what could be the defining conflict of the next decade. Months into a

The rumble of international markets grows louder as a trade war between two global superpowers—China and the United States—continues to escalate. In this high-stakes game, the allies the U.S. once counted on are showing signs of fatigue and frustration. U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown the global economy into turbulence by announcing a 125 per

Wayne Gretzky may have conquered the hockey world, but his approach to politics reveals a different side to the Great One, one that raises questions about influence, perception, and responsibility. Wayne Gretzky’s legacy as a hockey icon is untouchable—a symbol of excellence on the ice. However, when it comes to political matters, the former NHL

Donald Trump’s latest tariff impositions didn’t just rattle trade markets; they sent shockwaves through the foundations of diplomatic alliances. What was once a relationship of mutual respect among nations now teeters on the edge of discord. As global leaders awaited clarity, Trump’s proclamations came like a thunderclap. His rhetoric, laced with words like “rape” and

It was nearly 1 a.m. when Donald Trump, awake and active on Truth Social, deployed his trademark rhetorical device: a blend of provocation, populism, and pressure. This time, his target was Canadian tariffs and a quartet of Republican senators. For years, Trump has wielded social media with a tactician’s precision. His late-night post accused Senators

Few stories leave us grappling with the human side of investigations like the recent SIU ruling on the Barrie Police case. Behind the headlines, there’s a story of a tangled moment, a fractured collarbone, and a search for truth. When a 24-year-old man found himself in a Barrie parking lot on a brisk November evening,