COMMENTARY: “Minister of Everything” inspires new finance minister Champagne
COMMENTARY: “Minister of Everything” inspires new finance minister Champagne Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter “What’s a million?” The source of that particularly enduring quote from the annals of Canadian …
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COMMENTARY: Not just Carney: Bank of Canada governors in the spotlight
COMMENTARY: Not just Carney: Bank of Canada governors in the spotlight Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com In its 91-year history, the Bank of Canada has had 10 governors. Mark Carney, almost needless …
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OPINION: A few words to my Canadian friends
OPINION: A few words to my Canadian friends Submitted by Peter O’Donoghue* Dear Friends: If a meteor had struck the Washington, D.C. area on January 20, the consequences for the … Continue reading OPINION: A few words to my Canadian friends
OPINION: Canadians must stand up to Trump’s trade war
OPINION: Canadians must stand up to Trump’s trade war Submitted by Paul Bleau Canada, stand up! Most of my life is behind me now. I was born in 1956, after …
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OPINION: An open letter to a sister destroyed by social media
An Open Letter to my Little Sister Destroyed by Social Media Submitted by Audrey Perry Dear little sister, I know you are growing up, but I did not expect … Continue reading OPINION: An open letter to a sister destroyed by social media
COMMENTARY: Trump reviving real fears of American takeover of Canada
COMMENTARY: Trump reviving real fears of American takeover of Canada Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com I’ve picked up a pile of books about Canadian and United States politics over the years, some …
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COMMENTARY: A cheesy take on buying Canadian
COMMENTARY: A cheesy take on buying Canadian Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com You may have seen the sketch on CBC’s comedy show This Hour Has 22 Minutes. (Snap quiz for seniors: The …
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dear Canada
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Canada, I am one of the 75 million Americans who voted for Kamala Harris for president last November. I’m writing to express my dismay and … Continue reading LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dear Canada
COMMENTARY: Canadians take for granted a normal American president
COMMENTARY: Canadians take for granted a normal American president Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Ah, the things that Canadians take for granted. According to Google’s AI Overview tool, these include: “Easy access …
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COMMENTARY: From ‘Governor Gretzky’ to two-Cup Kelly
COMMENTARY: From ‘Governor Gretzky’ to two-Cup Kelly Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com It’s just a coincidence that the National Hockey League trade deadline is just two days before the Liberal Party of …
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