Opinion

Canada is turning the page on the global recession. It’s happening in real time, right now. In January, our country gained nearly 30,000 net new jobs, well above market expectations, according to Statistics Canada.

Canada is turning the page on the global recession. It’s happening in real time, right now. In January, our country gained nearly 30,000 net new jobs, well above market expectations, according to Statistics Canada.

We didn't miss a thing! For two weeks our television was stuck on one Canadian channel that was broadcasting the recent Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Somebody find me that rodent, and bring him to me. He has some explaining to do. What was that? An early spring is what you predicted? Sure, Mr. Billy.

Normally when I write a column such as this one for the Airdrie City View, things tend to come into my head rather quickly and I’m able to write a piece in no time at all.

“From the 1870s to 1996, 150,000 Aboriginal children were taken from their families across the country and sent to residential schools, where they were alienated from their community, language and culture.

Earlier this month, our government introduced Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act.

I’ve never been an avid follower of any particular sport. I did tune-in for this year’s Superbowl and the NBA All-Star Weekend, and I’ve caught several game-changing UFC fights in the last few months.

Space, the final frontier. An interesting idea but I have my reservations about the whole thing.

Earlier this month, our government introduced Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act.