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COMMENTARY: Prescription drug plan is looking like a costly boondoggle
Sorry, Ottawa, we can’t afford a universal drug plan that covers all 37 million Canadians, Danielle Smith says. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Should you give to a panhandler, or an organization that can help them?
Is it government’s place to tell citizens who they can — and can’t — donate to? Scott Thompson has more. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Time for a legitimate review of how AHS operates
By Joe McFarland Radio Host
Ten years after the creation of Alberta Health Services, the province’s spending on health care still hasn’t improved. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: 18 years later, what have we learned from 9/11?
The way we travel, cross borders, choose politicians, view religion, even look at each other — as Scott Thompson writes, it all changed 18 years ago. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Panic over e-cigarettes not supported by the evidence
The question of vaping requires a circumspect response, Rob Breakenridge writes. Instead, we’re getting a lot of emotion and hysteria. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Will our kids be used as pawns in the next federal election?
When will the heavy artillery come out? Just before Canadians go to the polls, Scott Thompson suggests. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Raising the issue of same sex marriage is a cynical and self-serving Liberal ploy
The Liberals are calling attention to Andrew Scheer’s 2005 speech on the same-sex marriage debate to win over reluctant progressive voters, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Vitriol not enough to fuel Alberta separation
By Joe McFarland Radio Host
Albertans indignation-fueled separatist sentiments is like a teenager threatening to move out, writes Joe McFarland. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Leave the date of the October federal election where it is
There are ways of accommodating cultural needs without rescheduling the entire election, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Butts is back!
The environmental activist and former head of the World Wildlife Fund has been reinstalled to help Trudeau get re-elected, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading