By: Jordan Twiss Last week, Canadians from coast to coast to coast came together to celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday.Canada is a country of many peoples, many cultures, and many religions. Despite these differences, Canada Day is meant to remind us of the many things that unite us as a nation.
Read MorePublic research losses adding up
By: Calvin Daniels Something seems afoot in terms of agriculture research — a move away from it in general terms.That may only be a perception. But perception is often a herald of reality, and if there is a move away from scientific research in agriculture — especially that which is publicly funded and not so […]
Read MoreCanadian NHL teams face major hurdles
By: Bruce Penton Canadian hockey fans don’t have to be reminded that it has been 33 years since a team from one of our provinces has claimed the Stanley Cup, but the way things are going, it could be another 33 — or more — before the cup returns north of the 49th parallel.
Read MoreSask Party can’t duck wildfire accountability
By: Jordan Twiss Last week, for the second time in the month of June, the Sask Party government was taken to task over its handling of the 2025 wildfires that partially destroyed the northern village of Denare Beach and led to the evacuation of more than 10,000 people from their communities.
Read MoreCUSMA negotiations shrouded in uncertainty
By: Calvin Daniels CUSMA, the trilateral free trade agreement, has been the guiding document for trade between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico since it came into force on July 1, 2020, officially replacing the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Read MoreMessi the star of stars in soccer
By: Bruce Penton Sports has its stars and its superstars but only a handful throughout the 21st century could be deemed megastars. The megastar list might include Wayne Gretzky, Babe Ruth, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Pele, but Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi has the credentials necessary to join that exclusive group.
Read MoreTrump seizes defeat from victory in Iran
By: Jordan Twiss Last week, for the umpteenth time since he started dropping bombs on Iran at the end of February, U.S. President Donald Trump declared complete and utter victory over the Middle Eastern nation.
Read MoreFarm and food safety can’t be compromised
By: Calvin Daniels If ever we wondered why safeguards are important — especially in the agriculture field — we need look no farther than the current screwworm situation unfolding in Texas.
Read MoreNo guarantee, but McKenna likely No. 1
By: Bruce Penton Will there be a surprise when National Hockey League general managers and head scouts get together this week in Buffalo for the annual draft of 18-year-old players?
Read MoreTrue impact of Trump tariffs comes to light
By: Jordan Twiss If the past year and a half of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term have taught us anything, it’s that the truth is, in fact, not so difficult to find.
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