The Column

Kicking in Tomorrow

By Brian Fawcett | December 1, 2003

Brian Fawcett tries to figure out what to do about an all-too-common elementary school incident

On the Hollinger/Conrad Black Divorce

By Brian Fawcett | November 22, 2003

Brian Fawcett says his piece on Conrad Black’s bad-and-good week…

Now That The Elections Are Over…

By Wally Hourback | November 13, 2003

Our North Bay correspondent files a post election report on what’s ahead for new Toronto mayor David Miller…

First Nations Descending

By Brian Fawcett | November 4, 2003

Brian Fawcett raises some questions about the self-image of First Nations, and foresees some ugly consequences…

Leaning Left – Why I Like the Conservative Party of Canada

By Max Fawcett | October 17, 2003

Max Fawcett explains why he believes the decision to unite the right will help revitalize the Liberal Party of Canada – even if it has to lose a few elections to get there.

Electoral Phobias, and Other Fishy Subjects

By Brian Fawcett | September 30, 2003

Brian Fawcett runs afoul of the electoral process, but finds a good fish story…

Reading the Newspapers

By Wally Hourback | September 11, 2003

Our North Bay correspondent has been deep-reading the newspapers…

How to Prevent Electrical Blackouts and Budgetary Red Ink

By Brian Fawcett | August 29, 2003

Brian Fawcett may have a timely way to keep Ontario from blacking out during hot weather–and to save its politicians from the a long and painful bath in some very hot water…

Concerning Gatenby

By Brian Fawcett | August 10, 2003

Brian Fawcett tosses in his two cents on the resignation of Greg Gatenby as director of the Harbourfront International Festival of Authors

Rock and Roll Politics

By Max Fawcett | August 6, 2003

Max Fawcett provides an inside perspective on the recent Rolling Stones concert in Toronto and makes some observations about the nature of political leadership in Canada