Articles

Why Quebec Matters

By Max Fawcett | October 20, 2006

Max Fawcett explains why, when the balloting is over, the Liberals should pick Stephane Dion as the next leader of their party.

Concerning a Pissoir in Bastion Square

By Lyle Neff | October 19, 2006

Lyle Neff raises some questions about how Victoria, B.C. plans to deal with some foul odours arising from the local nightlife.

Vancouver’s Rage

By Brian Fawcett | October 18, 2006

Brian Fawcett spends a few days in Vancouver, and finds it troubling, a city filled with angry people and beautiful things.

Oh, The Irony!

By Max Fawcett | October 15, 2006

From Vancouver, Max Fawcett examines Michael Ignatieff’s controversial comments on Israel.

Report on the Neighbourhood, October 2006

By Brian Fawcett | September 25, 2006

Brian Fawcett files a report on what’s going on in the area around Dooney’s Cafe, and offers a few ideas about what it all means

A Tale of Two Cities

By Max Fawcett | September 15, 2006

Max Fawcett examines the forces re-shaping the urban landscapes of Vancouver, his city of birth, and Toronto, his adopted home, and wonders if Toronto might finally have something to learn from Vancouver…

Reality in Lebanon, July 20, 2006

By Rasha Salti | August 17, 2006

Three eyewitness accounts from Beirut for people who find television too slow and disgusting.

World Cup, eh?

By Wally Hourback | July 4, 2006

North Bay’s Wally Hourback has some remarks about the officiating in soccer’s World Cup tournament

Supporting Adam Vaughan

By Brian Fawcett | July 4, 2006

Brian Fawcett is supporting Adam Vaughan’s candidacy in Toronto’s Ward 20, and says the issues involved go beyond partisan political values. Here’s why.

Frank Davey: The Curious Night-Time Incident of a Famous Brunette Female Writer in Jackboots

By John Harris | July 3, 2006

John Harris skewers Canadian academic literary critic Frank Davey, and manages to have a few laughs along the way…