Faith keeps you going
It is the decision to believe in something Let me talk to you about faith. It is the thing that keeps you going when the evidence says stop. The thread you hold when the ground gives way. The yes you
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Compelling, in-depth coverage of the people and stories behind the news and their opinions.
USMCA just collapsed
And every Canadian is about to foot the bill by Ian Connerty, Behind the Headlines Canada Mark Carney is panicking because the US refused to continue the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. For months, Washington laid out its terms loud and clear.
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Uber asked for our trust; now it’s asking a different question
Uber sexual assault defense raises uncomfortable questions by Sean C. Domnick Every weekend in Florida, millions of people make the same decision. They leave a restaurant in Miami. They walk out of a concert in Tampa. They fly into Orlando
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Work, or perish…really?
Let me talk to you about work. It is the thing you do from the moment you wake until the moment you sleep. Even on your day off, it haunts you — the emails you haven’t sent, the tasks you’ve
Read MoreHow to Avoid an Argument – or, maybe not
Profanity warning  Beautiful Niki Grigoriadis and her husband John were my favourite office neighbours, ever. This piece was originally published in 2004 and remains one of my very favourite pieces. Before I posted it, I knocked on John Grigoriadis’  door
Read MoreTruth is a practice, not a possession
In an age of noise, truth must become a discipline Let me talk to you about truth. It is the most contested word in human history. Wars have been fought over it. Empires have been built on it. People have
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The Oozlum Bird of Australian mythology can fly in progressively smaller circles, until it eventually disappears up its own rectum. When Taxi News compared the City of Toronto's letter blaming Taxi drivers for aggressive behaviour, it struck a real chord with readers. Image: Godsandmonsters Substack
Toronto flies up its own arsehole
Blaming drivers for the problems it created The City of Toronto has finally flown in so many nonsensical circles, it has flown up its own rectum. This special talent is attributed to the Oozlum Bird of British and Australian folklore.
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17 days of political hissy fits?
July 27th announced as Gordie Howe Bridge opening day On Friday, July 10th, the government of Canada issued a press release announcing that the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit will open on July 27th. Surprisingly, the release quotes
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Mark Davis, of Smith's Falls, reminded me again of how much people appreciate a timely ride with a friendly driver when they need one. Photo: Taxi News
Sincere appreciation for a much-needed ride
Recalling the fundamentals of memorable service Update: this column was amended with slight wording changes on July 13th. On July 11th I pulled into the parking lot at beautiful Rideau Acres park, car loaded with coolers and equipment and food
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