COMMENTARY: A Churchill-quoting astronaut vs. a political correctness juggernaut
We do not need to trash great figures of history because of their human failings, Charles Adler says. Continue reading
John A. MacDonald
Majority of Canadians say statues of John A. Macdonald should stay put: survey
The debate on whether to remove statues of Sir John A. Macdonald — Canada’s first prime minister and also a catalyst for the country’s residential schools — continues to mount. Continue reading
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps apologizes for way decision to take down John A. Macdonald statue handled
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps has apologized for making people feel they were excluded from the decision to remove the Sir John A. Macdonald statue from in front of Victoria city hall. Continue reading
Vibank, Sask. man will be charged for vandalizing John A. Macdonald statue
A 47-year-old Vibank, Sask. man will be charged with mischief under $5,000 for apparently vandalizing the John A. Macdonald statue in Regina with red paint. Continue reading
Regina John A. Macdonald statue vandalized for the second time this year
By David Baxter Reporter
Regina’s John A. Macdonald statue had its hands spray-painted red sometime overnight. Earlier this year the monument was coloured green and yellow. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Blaming John A. for residential schools is easier than accepting that’s how we were
John A. Macdonald was democratically elected, so the Canadians of his day either felt the same way he did, or at least thought they were helping the cause, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading
Plaque that replaced John A. Macdonald statue outside Victoria City Hall already vandalized
A plaque, installed outside Victoria City Hall after the removal of a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, has been vandalized. Continue reading
‘Statues are not history’: considering the removal of Sir John A. Macdonald
Does taking down the statues of famous Canadians like Sir John A. Macdonald change Canadian history? Continue reading
John A. Macdonald statue removed from Victoria City Hall to cheers and jeers
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The statue of John A. Macdonald was removed from Victoria City Hall on Saturday to cheers and jeers from a small crowd who gathered to watch. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Reconciliation reinterprets the legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald
Local governments are looking to disassociate themselves with Canada’s first prime minister John A. Macdonald. We delve into the issue on the This Is Why podcast. Continue reading