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The Human Condition: Comedy
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on October 5th, 2022
Across all cultures, people enjoy humour: puns, limericks, a story with a punch line and so on. Not everyone finds every single comedic item funny, but we can at least appreciate how comedic things have certain structures. There are also comedians and jokes that are definably obscene or controversial, yet people find them funny. Why? ... Read More »
2 responsesCity Notebook: New federalism at work
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 1st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A fair portion of the population is now gripped with the idea that it’s time to change the anachronism of having a monarch in Canada’s constitutional monarchy. What that means, exactly, not even the critics seem to know: A separate election for president? Even more power in the prime minister’s office? Neither sound enjoyable, ... Read More »
2 responsesMP Report: Poilievre the perfect leader to get Canada back on track
By Glen Motz on September 30th, 2022
It is exciting to see Canadians with a renewed sense of hope and optimism because of the new Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre. He is exactly who our country needs to get us back on track as a proud, productive nation. His courageous vision and common-sense messages are very clear and can unify our divided country. ... Read More »
2 responsesEditorial: Discussion of suicide difficult but necessary to saving lives
By KENDALL KING on September 30th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Last week an individual I knew died by suicide. To be honest, I didn’t know this individual very well – we weren’t close enough to be called friends. But I had met them several times while reporting for the News and had developed somewhat of an acquaintanceship with them. Learning of their passing hit ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Human Condition: ‘Left-leaning’
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on September 28th, 2022
As a Conservative citizen I think it would be great if we all held more traditional, decidedly Conservative values, while adapting to the modern needs of society; not remaining in the past, but cherishing our legacy. So it came as an amusing surprise to see a commenter in “Tickled Pink” describe my column on Pierre ... Read More »
2 responsesCity Notebook: If you build it, who’d apply?
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 24th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant “It’s the economy, stupid,” has been the winning strategy of more than a few political campaigns and is the current sizzle of couple more. Local to the Hat, calls for new “smokestack” industries and the city’s excruciating efforts to bring new jobs has dominated politics here for 10 years. That’s even while regional unemployment ... Read More »
1 responseJust Pondering: Women of consequence
By Allyson McCaw on September 22nd, 2022
This month has been unprecedented in that we are mourning the loss of one of the greatest women of my lifetime. Much has already been said and will continue about Royal Majesty the Queen. There is not much I can add except to wonder how someone was able to balance her private life against all ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Human Condition: Fake news
By Daniel Schnee on September 21st, 2022
“The pandemic is over. We still have a problem with COVID. We’re still doing a lot of work on it… but the pandemic is over.” These magical words – spoken by U.S. President Joe Biden this past week on the TV show 60 Minutes – are not even remotely true. The pandemic is not over, ... Read More »
4 responsesMLA Report: Let’s target criminals, not victims of crime
By admin on September 16th, 2022
CPC members have voted, and by an overwhelming margin they have chosen a fiscally conservative leader committed to fully restoring Canadians’ freedoms in the post-pandemic world. In his victory speech, Pierre Poilievre pledged to scrap vaccine mandates and restrictions, get rid of the ArriveCAN app, and protect freedom of speech. In addition, he spoke briefly ... Read More »
2 responsesFor What It’s Worth: Sports dollars better spent at home than on corporate pro teams
By Cash Moore on September 15th, 2022
On Monday, I received some devastating news. It was announced that my beloved Montreal Canadiens will be incorporating a Royal Bank of Canada logo onto their iconic bleu, blanc et rouge jerseys, for the upcoming NHL season. For more than 100 years the Sainte Flanelle (Holy Sweater) has remained virtually the same, until now. The ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Liberty politics
By Daniel Schnee on September 14th, 2022
To people of a certain age this last week has been rather dramatic. To think we now live in an era where we will be witnessing the reign of King Charles III rather than Queen Elizabeth II is astounding… as it was a day that felt so far in the future to me as a ... Read More »
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