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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Writing today from an undisclosed location in central Ontario 90 minutesโ drive and boat ride north of Peterborough. Itโs summer here at a lovely cottage thanks to a kind invitation from a new family member and her parents. I say โcottage,โ having originally typed โcabinโ inappropriately. There is an important distinction between the two monikers.... Continue Reading →
Reposted from Charlie Angus / The Resistance, Jun 30, 2026 [Charlie Angus - The Resistance] Canadians were shocked and offended when it was announced that Kristi Noem was appointed to the board of a Vancouver-listed mining company. Noemโs horrific human rights abuses as head of homeland security raise serious questions about why NovaRed Mining brought... Continue Reading →
A retired bishop told me recently that โwhen you retire, the church forgets you.โ While blunt, I think they may have a point. Writing in UK Church Times: โRetirement: The Church of England depends on retired clergy, 19 June 2026, Bishop Colin Fletcher argues that โmuch more needs to be done to nurture clergy retirees.โ... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray] As I continue my own healing and reconciliation journey both in church and in community I was so pleased to stumble across a Facebook post from critically acclaimed and award-winning mezzo-soprano Marian Newman. As I preside today at an Anglican service here in Summerland honouring Indigenous Peoples Day I will share some of... Continue Reading →
By Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Last Updated June 7, 2026 7:41 am. OTTAWA โ Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says heโs proud of how Gov. Gen. Mary Simon used her time in office to seek a balance between her dual identities as an Inuk woman and the Crownโs representative in Canada โ roles... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 