Tribute to an early anti-fascist: ‘Not for King or Country’ by Tyler Wentzell

One of Canada’s first anti-fascists is getting his due more than 80 years after taking up arms in defence of his beliefs. Not for King or Country: Edward Cecil-Smith, The Communist Party of Canada, and the Spanish Civil War, is the first biography of a soldier, journalist, playwright and political activist who rose to prominence … Continue reading Tribute to an early anti-fascist: ‘Not for King or Country’ by Tyler Wentzell →

Trumpian politics seep north of the border as Canada’s conservatives gear up for leadership election

The spectre of Donald Trump is influencing the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) leadership race and could ultimately hurt the party’s prospects in the next federal election. “I don’t think it’s an unfair observation to say the Conservatives are being infested with the Trump disease,” said Dan Leger, a Nova Scotia-based journalist, author and political … Continue reading Trumpian politics seep north of the border as Canada’s conservatives gear up for leadership election →

Canada seeks a UN Security Council seat, but critics are railing against its foreign policy record

Canada’s bid for a UN Security Council seat is facing intense criticism from within the G7 country’s own borders. Prominent Canadian authors, academics and activists have signed a petition highlighting the country’s policy failures and demanding it be denied a spot on the powerful 15-member council. In making their case, the signatories cite Canada’s role as a … Continue reading Canada seeks a UN Security Council seat, but critics are railing against its foreign policy record →

Advocate pushes for aquatic facility for Queens

The group hoping to bring an indoor swimming pool to Queens has asked council to approve $4 million in construction funding without a clear idea how it would affect taxpayers. In a presentation to Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) council Sept. 11, the Queens Community Aquatic Society (QCAS) outlined its plans for a four-lane, 25-metre … Continue reading Advocate pushes for aquatic facility for Queens →

Plagued by delays, Western Head seawall repair finally underway

After more than nine months in a ruinous state, the seawall along the Western Head causeway is finally scheduled for repairs. The block seawall and road were pummeled by storm surges in late December and early March. A large portion of the wall remains toppled over and deep potholes are still present, marked by orange … Continue reading Plagued by delays, Western Head seawall repair finally underway →