Opinion

Does Canadian democracy have a fatal flaw?The proponents of electoral reform say yes.

Sometimes, it seems, when things start going sideways, there’s just no way to get back on course.

In my last entry in this space, I brought up the issue of the growing economic weapon of mass destruction that is the defined benefit pensions that are largely the luxury of public sector employees.

There’s no question that the reputation of the Canadian hog industry has been damaged by an outbreak of swine flu on a Central Alberta pig farm and concerns about H1N1 in general.

The biggest investment the federal government infrastructure program must make is in a rare political commodity: trust.

City hall should lead by example.For many, this year will hurt more than usual as people try to get through reduced work hours, temporary layoffs, or even permanent job losses.

To Lyn Radford and Madiha Mueen, two shining examples of how good this community can be.

As the 26-year war in Sri Lanka nears its end, every busybody in the world is urging the Sri Lankan government to stop.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada will “vigorously” defend its sealing industry in the wake of a new European ban on seal products, but perhaps it would be better if he didn’t.

Tuesday’s election is between Liberal Premier Gordon Campbell and NDP Leader Carole James, but the guy named Roberto is stealing the show in B.C. these days.