Poor Justin Bieber. It seems the 19 year-old can't seem to do anything right these days. Maybe it was his break-up with Selena Gomez that unleashed all this. Maybe his intentions are misunderstood. Maybe it's just being a famous teenager growing up in the public eye. Take your pick, but in … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, May 14, 2009
In National News: Deficit could grow in fight against recession: Harper (CBC)In our opinion: The irony is there, if you want to see it. Most Canadians, apparently, don't. Oh wait: make that most Canadian voters don't. There is a big difference between the two. Apologetic Mulroney regrets poor … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, May 7, 2009
In National News: Harper touts development in surprise visit to Afghanistan (National Post) In our opinion: Harper is trying to convince Canadian troops and civilians alike that the mission in Afghanistan is more about aid and reconstruction than combat. Well, time will tell. Reports suggest elderly … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, April 8, 2009
In National News: No answers on Mulroney party status, says Harper (CBC)In our opinion: Ah! The politics of convenience. Could the most successful Conservative Prime Minister in recent history be retroactively ousted by folks who weren't even in the party when he was PM? Baby no longer a candidate … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, April 2, 2009
In National News: Suncor fined $850,000 for environmental violations (CBC) In our opinion: We're glad to see that justice has been served, but we can't help but wonder whether this fine will be a strong enough deterrent. Toronto airport yanks RCMP privileges after undercover visit (Globe and … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, April 1, 2009
In National News: G20 nations need to 'overreact': Harper (National Post)In our opinion: After months of insisting "it won't happen to us", it's good to see Stephen Harper owning up to the economic crisis in Canada. Let's hope these G20 leaders can reach a consensus that will actually help the … [Read more...]