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November 19, 2025

Opinion

Democratic malaise

Dear Editor, I wish to thank you for bringing continued awareness to a subject that I am very passionate about and have referenced several times

Finding Canada

Nothing so focuses the mind as the prospect of being hanged, the great American writer and humourist Mark Twain once said. Over the past few

Fate of the nation

Following Justin Trudeau’s recent resignation speech, a reporter asked him if he had any regrets. There could have been any number of answers to that

Questions about Musk-Poilievre connection

Dear Canadian investigative journalists, friends of the CBC, others? We the Canadian public need to understand what Pierre Poilievre’s relationship with Elon Musk actually is

With friends like these

Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada is a heck of a way for the US to treat its most important

Rhyme or reason?

Dear Editor, Some wiseacre social commentator once said, “History doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.” Here’s an ironic historical rhyme. About 10 years ago, Thorne

Thanks for the memories

Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew

Foxes in the hen house

Dear Editor, It is uncertain and yet to be determined how the billionaires in Trump’s inner circle are going to help working class Americans. The

Democratic malaise

Dear Editor, I wish to thank you for bringing continued awareness to a subject that I am very passionate about and have referenced several times in the last few years in letters to this paper. Last week’s editorial concerning the

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Finding Canada

Nothing so focuses the mind as the prospect of being hanged, the great American writer and humourist Mark Twain once said. Over the past few weeks, the existential threat to Canada presented by Donald Trump has focussed the minds of

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Fate of the nation

Following Justin Trudeau’s recent resignation speech, a reporter asked him if he had any regrets. There could have been any number of answers to that question. His response? The prime minister wistfully cited his failure to reform the electoral system,

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Questions about Musk-Poilievre connection

Dear Canadian investigative journalists, friends of the CBC, others? We the Canadian public need to understand what Pierre Poilievre’s relationship with Elon Musk actually is (and Poilievre’s relationship with Trump). Exactly WHY did Elon Musk endorse Poilievre as PM of

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With friends like these

Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada is a heck of a way for the US to treat its most important trading partner, greatest ally, closest neighbour and best friend. In its efforts to protect Canada

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Rhyme or reason?

Dear Editor, Some wiseacre social commentator once said, “History doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.” Here’s an ironic historical rhyme. About 10 years ago, Thorne Council saw fit to sue its volunteer community recreation association. Both sides, being the taxpayers

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Thanks for the memories

Dear Editor, I recently subscribed to THE EQUITY after a far too long lapse. It’s like going home again. Like so many others, I grew up in Shawville and have so many fond memories of going to Langford’s after school

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Foxes in the hen house

Dear Editor, It is uncertain and yet to be determined how the billionaires in Trump’s inner circle are going to help working class Americans. The notion these oligarchs espouse about government being too large seems to ignore the elephant in

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