In just the last few weeks of Canadian politics, these stories about changes to our Parliament, parties, elections and citizen involvement have made headlines: [Read more…]
This Week’s Outdoor Adventures: Gatineau Park and Whistler (photos)
Monday
Last Week’s Outdoors Adventures: Gatineau Park, Chelsea, Tremblant (photos)
A Fishing Story (fiction)
[This is one of my first short stories. In the first paragraph I describe the Chateau Lafayette tavern, and how it had never changed. Well, since then it’s changed. But I don’t think any Ottawans would say it’s sold out.]
On an autumn night I walked into the Chateau Lafayette tavern to meet The Greatest Storyteller of All Time. [Read more…]
Harper Brought Balance to Western Attacks on Israel
That’s funny.
As someone with gutter-level musical talents who often winds up behind a mic, I sympathize and support. I imagine Harper will look back on this moment as one of the greatest in his life, and I wouldn’t begrudge him that.
But it was this performance that really made an impact. [Read more…]
Entertainment’s Next Act: What is the future of storytelling?
For over a decade I’ve seen articles ringing the death knells of two major forms of storytelling: novels and movies. So what is the future of storytelling? I have some questions on the subject. I don’t claim to have the answers.
From the archives: Canadian military demographics
Canadian Military Demographics: Who will serve next?, Montreal Gazette (February, 2008)
Shortly after the article came out, Sun News’ David Akin, a journalist I respect a great deal, wrote a blog post picking up on my work.
The full article is at the above link, an excerpt is below:
Michael Chong’s Reform Bill II: An Even Simpler Argument
Why should I support Chong’s Reform? Custom arguments here! [Read more…]
Michael Chong’s Reform Bill: A Simple Argument
Sometimes we get caught up in the details of politics and don’t see the big picture. What is the problem we’re trying to solve? Does this or that solution help? There’s been immense interest in Conservative MP Michael Chong’s proposed Reform Act. Political analysts have brought up precedents and international comparisons, history lessons, Parliamentary evolution, and more.
We’re losing the forest for the trees.
The problem is simple: [Read more…]
This Week’s Outdoor Adventures (photos)
Woody Allen and Richard Wagner, Another Ethical Dilemma I Have No Answer For
Woody
…and Wagner
The Onion did well with this satirical (I imagine) editorial from Woody Allen. Here, Woody discusses his recent Golden Globe Lifetime Achievement Award– and the response from family members accusing him of molesting his adopted daughter (no, another one).
Here’s The Onion’s Woody: [Read more…]
Australian Open Tennis Preview
This Week’s Outdoor Adventures: Chelsea, Gatineau Park, Tremblant (photos)
From the archives: Fort McMurray’s oil drunk hangover (a period piece)
I took a look at Fort McMurray after the crude oil crash, in ’09. I was curious how a boom town looked turning bust.
Alberta’s Oil Drunk Hangover, Montreal Gazette (September, 2009)
The full article is linked above, an excerpt below: [Read more…]
A Christmas Carol and Me
Tonight, something new. I’m on stage with Theatre Wakefield’s A Christmas Carol.
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