In Cyprus – It’s Time to Fish or Cut Bait

 A reunified Cyprus could be a windfall for all Cypriots, especially with the recent discovery of billions of dollars’ worth of natural gas reserves off the coast of Cyprus. However, due to  continued Greek intransigence, the possibility of a deal in 2019 seems remote. For the first time in decades,

A Misguided Banker

 I read with interest a Bloomberg article entitled “Italy Could Spark European Bank Crisis.” The article quotes Societe Generale Chairman Lorenzo Bini Smaghi as saying that “governments must accept the idea of taxpayer money as the ultimate recourse.” Lorenzo Bini Smaghi has held many impressive positions within the European Union

BREXIT – The Economics

 "Britain's exit from the European Union is of less significance than the economists have contemplated" at least to the UK. The economic pundits, always in sync with the status quo have hopped on a new bandwagon!  They shout "The evil English have separated from the EU and they will be

Kazakhstan: A Land of Opportunity

 Photo credit: ninara on flickr What Canadians Can't Miss It’s raining reforms in Kazakhstan. The Kazakh government’s recent economic reforms are preparing the soil for better business conditions. More Canadians should be there, among other nations, seeding their business ideas on Kazakh lands. Since the beginning of this year, foreign

Margaret Chwialkowska Illustrates Reflection in Annex Gallery Exhibit

 All photos by David Barbour  Ottawa-based artist Margaret Chwialkowska’s solo exhibition, “The Illusion of Reality,” brings a marvelous must-see energy to the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Annex Gallery at Ottawa City Hall. In this collection, Chwialkowska delves into the theme of reflection. Her work explores the evolving natural landscapes and the mind

Why Ontarians are Going Online Overseas for Gambling

 Written by John Sorensen In recent years, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) has been going online to try to attract new patrons from across the province by offering online casino games, poker tournaments and even Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max and ENCORE tickets over the internet.  There can be no doubt that