Ontario Education Must Learn to Deal with Massive Spending Cuts
The public education system in Ontario will be hit with $2.6 billion in cuts over the next three yea…
To the Sea, a Book Review
Beyond the Blue Horizon: How the Earliest Mariners Unlocked the Secrets of the Oceans
By Brian Faga…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Wolverine
Wolverine is one of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes, and is one of the few widely known superhero c…
The “Rugby Parent” polar opposite of rink-side counterpart
It’s a Wednesday night at South Nepean Park in Barrhaven and friendly trash talk and laughter are…
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Tackles Skilled Trades Worker Shortage
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) is a national body…
Pensions & Peace of Mind: To Pool Or Not to Pool?
Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs) are Canada’s latest pension-planning tool.
To pool or not…
Affordable Pharmacare: The Case for Generic Drugs
Increased generic drug use can save Canada’s health care system money.
If you are going to be sic…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction”: Plasma
Much like lasers, plasma weapons are a staple of modern science fiction that rarely have a descripti…
Acting: The Craft of Deceit to Get to the Truth
Acting and poetry saved my sanity as a teen. At 13, I auditioned for the role of Juliet – Shakes…
Ode to Ottawa
This city is one of the most beautiful to behold. As a poet, I am inspired by how our gracious capit…
Part Three: Horse Sense & Government Nonsense
Public-Private Partnerships Are Not Subsidies
The Ontario government’s decision to end the Slots…
Part Two: Horse Sense & Government Nonsense
Public-Private Partnerships Are Not Subsidies
The Ontario government’s decision to end the Slots…
Shakespeare in Ottawa’s Great Outdoors
Every summer, local theatre enthusiasts gather in parks around the city to experience productions by…
Part One: Horse Sense & Government Nonsense
Public-Private Partnerships Are Not Subsidies
The Ontario government’s decision to end the Slots a…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – The Rocketeer
For all of human history, mankind has been fascinated with the idea of flight. Stories that involve…
Homes: Beam Me Up
WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT Star Trek here.
Take a look up and marvel at the architectural use of beams…
Get out there and explore: Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast
By now, you may have seen the great ads that have just hit the airwaves showcasing the Trans Canada…
“Changing the Conversation”: Campaign Distractions on the Road to the White House
In an episode of Mad Men, the popular series set in the early 1960s, Madison Avenue advertising exec…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Lasers
From the Original Star Wars films to the latest releases in the Halo series, laser weapons are some…
Thirst impressions: Summer’s Here & the Time is Right for Wine and the BBQ
I have a few selections for you based on the July 21 release, but there are also a couple that come…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Cyborg Continued
In my last blog, I talked about the exciting advancements being made in the field of medical cyberne…
Live Performance Is Not Dead
Do you ever feel like it’s just too much effort to go to see a live performance when you can sta…
Pia Ashley Rocks the Ottawa Music Scene
If you have not yet heard of Pia Ashley, you soon will because this local singer/songwriter is rocki…
Rail on the Rise: Getting Products to Tidewater as Efficiently as Possible
Canadian rail continues to extend and expand its network to encompass the entire world. “Our railw…
Vive la France!
The best surprise of the Normandy trip was the pleasant drive through the rolling hills and dotted f…
