Since Jan. 1, more than 465 Electro-Motive Diesel workers have been locked out of their London, Ont. plant by U.S.-based, heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar.
Category: Opinion
Friday, 03 February 2012 08:15
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While professional athletes deserve to be honoured for their accomplishments, all-star games serve little purpose anymore – especially since the advent of the wildly popular skills competitions featuring such events as home run derbies and slam dunk contests.
Friday, 03 February 2012 08:00
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To the assertion that, “people need lattes and frappuccinos,” singer Carole Pope responded, “And men need ho’s! That’s the way it is. It’s a business.”
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 22:15
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In a league that seems to have concussion-centric tunnel vision, the National Hockey League Players Association safety board seems to be ignoring all other types of head injury, meaning players have to start taking safety into their own hands.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 21:45
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If a Forum Research poll released last Tuesday is to be believed, 66 per cent of Canadians now support legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 21:15
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In Humber Et Cetera’s last issue before the holiday break, a colleague of mine opined that Canada is not a friend to its Aboriginal peoples based on the sorry state of its reserves.
I must disagree.
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 14:01
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In my 21 years of life, I have seen Canadians make efforts to accommodate the many different ways of life in our multicultural society. I agree that buildings should be accessible to people with disabilities, that people of different religions should have a place to worship, and that gay people rightly have access to the institution of marriage.
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 14:01
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As the season of Christmas feasts approaches – when nearly half of the 10.2 million turkeys purchased annually in this country are eaten (according to the Turkey Farmers of Canada) – I’m reminded of my first experience with wildfowl that wasn’t lying on a festively decorated table.
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 13:59
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Your walls are made of plywood. No bricks, no insulation. Or, you’re living in a tent.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 15:06
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Last week, Gonzo the Great was announced the winner of the Muppets popularity contest run by the National Post, narrowly edging out Kermit the Frog for the lead, wreaking havoc on the Muppets dynamics.