When the Christian Right comes to Canada - Itโs been there all along Kristin Du Mez on Substack - Oct 04, 2026 The Globe and Mail broke this story recently, and itโs been all over my Canadian friendsโ social media feeds: the report of US Trump supporters working with the Alberta separatist movement to build... Continue Reading →
The story of Orange Shirt Day โ Not everyone knows the story, until now
Published by the CBC Kids team | Last Updated June 04, 2024 Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake in 2013 and has since spread to schools across B.C. and Canada. (Orangeshirtday.org) Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada.... Continue Reading →
Sally Field loves Canada and Canadians love her in return
Sally Field shouts out Canada at Emmy Awards as Hollywood honours Catherine O'Hara - Aaron Sousa - Tue, September 15, 2026 Canada's rocky relationship with the United States made its way to Hollywood on Monday night as Sally Field accepted a top prize at the Emmy Awards, while actors also paid tribute to the late... Continue Reading →
Vive le Canada
Former Prime Minister Jean Chrรฉtien's speech on the 25th anniversary of the 911 terrorist attack ~ Sep 11, 2026 at Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador https://youtu.be/sw-CzpbjA6E Formatted here as a poem, Prime Minister Jean Chrรฉtien's speech is one for the ages. Infused by his typical fighting spirit, though graciously offered, his words are a paean to... Continue Reading →
What are you doing in your parish for the Season of Creation this year? A Canadian collection
All Saints Cathedral, Halifax NS [This is a living document. Additional images and stories will be included as they are received.] Anglican activist and ecological animator extraordinaire, The Rev. Marian Lucas Jeffries (Team Leader of the Environment Network of the Diocese of Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island) sent a note to her clergy colleagues asking: โWhat... Continue Reading →
Trump’s “big deal” scorecard
Photo by K K on Unsplash Thoughts from Eileen Workman Trump seems entirely incapable of getting out of his own way. I say this because, as Iโve observed: Mr. โArt of the Dealโ seems unable to make any sustainable deals that actually help the American People. His fallback is always to use force, punishment, shaming,... Continue Reading →
What really is best for Canada — Trying to please Trump gets us nowhere
Andrew Coyne just made an argument that goes straight to the heart of Canadaโs Trump problem. If Washington is going to punish Canada no matter what Canada does, then at some point Canada has to stop making every decision based on how Donald Trump might react. Coyneโs point was simple: โIf you lose no matter... Continue Reading →
Make Pete Hoekstra Persona Non Grata
Charlie Angus / The Resistance - Aug 12, 2026 Itโs the dog days of summer, and I wouldnโt blame you if youโre getting tired. There are days itโs hard not to feel overwhelmed by the constant threat, chaos and menace. Those feelings become more corrosive if we start thinking that weโre facing the threats alone.... Continue Reading →
Pipelines and Pancakes โ Politics from the Calgary Stampede โ and Screw the Climate
So now we know, at least according to pollster Angus Reid, that 63% of Canadians support a pipeline from Alberta to B.C. and that economic arguments prove most persuasive. There are some opponents to fossil fuel expansion who say that Canada should be more concerned about the environment. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid... Continue Reading →
Morningside and Peter Gzowski
From Save the CBC, Monday July 13, 2026 For generations of Canadians, Peter Gzowski's voice was part of the country's daily rhythm. As host of This Country in the Morning and Morningside, he became one of Canada's most respected broadcasters, known for thoughtful conversations, genuine curiosity, and an interviewing style that made people feel heard.... Continue Reading →