Debating democracy, eh?

 Canada’s proposed rules for leaders’ debates organized by the new federal election commission entrench our biased polling and follow-the-leader horse race based party politics at the expense of real democracy. Newly nominated debates commissioner and former Governor General David Johnston has little flexibility in the mandated rules to organize two

Glitzy Governor General Awards Gala 2016

 On June 11, The National Arts Centre played host to the 24th Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala (GGPAA), a star studded evening full of glitz and glam in celebration of an extraordinary group of Canadian artists. The prestigious tribute was led by returning host, actor Colm Feore and the

Unsung Heroes of Search and Rescue

 In October of 2011, a search-and-rescue (SAR) mission was deployed in our northern, icy waters to find two walrus hunters stranded in a small aluminium boat. The members of the teams sent out are now being honoured in full for their valiant efforts and heroic work. When David Aqqiaruq and