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Comment: Burns had a positive take on Scottish nationalism

Comment: Burns had a positive take on Scottish nationalism

The Scottish National Party claims support in its independence campaign from the poems and songs of Robert Burns, but what did Burns have to say about self-determination and distinct identity? On self-determination, in his 1791 poem, Such a Parcel of
Saddling up my unicorn.

Saddling up my unicorn.

The best thing about a new day is that you can choose how to face it.
Geoff Johnson: Tabulate the strike’s collateral damage

Geoff Johnson: Tabulate the strike’s collateral damage

Perhaps some bright spark out there in the academic world is looking for a research topic that will pave the path to a master’s degree or even a PhD.
Murray Mandryk: Conservatives might underestimate voters

Murray Mandryk: Conservatives might underestimate voters

Why Justin Trudeau and the Liberals seem to be doing so well might be less puzzling than one thinks.
High Maintenance.

High Maintenance.

It's time to get off this dark horse and ride a unicorn or something. At least that's what the ninja said to me a while back. And, in all seriousness, I have been in a bit of funk as of late.
On balance, ballast, and bobbles.

On balance, ballast, and bobbles.

I am seated in half-lotus position, precariously perched atop the exercise ball that serves as a chair in front of my laptop.
Comment: Supply management does not gouge consumers

Comment: Supply management does not gouge consumers

Like mushrooms in the fall, right-wing pundits pop up predictably as Canada inches toward every new trade deal.
The danger and joys of running with headphones

The danger and joys of running with headphones

I’m creating a playlist to sustain me during the New York marathon Nov.2, in case my fairytale of going from injury to start line actually comes true. If it does, I know I’ll want some serious distraction tucked into my pocket.
Les Leyne: End of strike should start new focus on helping kids

Les Leyne: End of strike should start new focus on helping kids

It’s curious how little the details matter, after months of agonizing about every comma that’s on the table in the teachers’ negotiations. Everything pales in comparison to the fact that there’s a tentative deal that will likely end the strike.
Is it science or God that heals?

Is it science or God that heals?

When people recover from a serious disease, they sometimes go public. If they're persons of faith, they often thank God for the healing. This has stirred some pretty lively discussion in the media about the contributions of science and faith.