On Monday May 18th, Israeli commandos, intercepted a flotilla of more than 50 vessels in international waters off Cyprus, kidnapping the civilians onboard. These nonviolent pacifists were doing nothing more than trying to bring desperately needed food and medical supplies to the population of the world’s largest open-air prison – Gaza. The apartheid regime of…
Our Kids Are Not for Sale
It is time for Canada to follow Australia’s lead and ban social media for youth. On December 10, 2025, Australia became the first country to ban social media access for young people under 16. Another 12 countries are in various stages of following Australia’s example and legislating similar bans. There is growing public awareness that…
David Attenborough at 100: A Century of Wonder
On May 8,2026, one of my biggest heroes, David Attenborough, turned 100 years of age. David Attenborough has made an unparalleled contribution to raising public awareness and awe of the spectacular beauty and versatility of nature. His documentaries are experiences one never forgets. It is virtually impossible to fully chronicle all of Attenborough’s accomplishments. He…
The Conservatives Canadians Didn’t Know They Elected
When Canadians elected Mark Carney one year ago, they thought they were electing a Liberal government. It has become very clear since then that instead they elected a Conservative government. Perhaps a Progressive Conservative government, but a Conservative government, nonetheless. For folks like me who consider themselves to be progressive, this last year has been…
While the World Watches Gaza, Lebanon Burns
While a precarious and fragile truce appears to be holding between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, anything but a truce is currently in effect in Lebanon. Israel, having invaded Lebanon south of the Litani River and having ordered over one million Lebanese civilians to leave their homes and villages, is now systematically destroying dozens of…
From 18 Votes to a Movement: The Growing Revolt Against Arming Israel
On April 23, 2026, my favourite U.S. Senator, Bernie Sanders, introduced a bill to block the sale of bulldozers and bombs to Israel. This is the third time that he has introduced a bill with that intent. While the resolution did not pass, it did receive the support of more than three dozen Democratic Senators….
The Floor Is Opening Beneath Poilievre’s Feet
Pierre Poilievre is a dead man walking. Marilyn Gladu — Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong — has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney’s Liberals, following the path of three previous defectors from the Conservative caucus: Chris d’Entremont, Michael Ma, and Matt Jeneroux. However, her switch is anything but just…