I sit down with Lech Walesa, the former leader of Solidarity, Poland’s first communist-era independent trade union. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 and played an instrumental role in Poland’s transition from communism to democracy, becoming the first post-communist president of Poland in 1990. We discuss the end of communism in Poland, the…
PREMIERING NOW: Lech Walesa: ‘Communism’s Days Are Numbered Wherever It Exists’
Book Review: ‘Saving Aziz: How the Mission to Help One Became a Calling to Rescue Thousands From the Taliban’
The decision to exit Afghanistan was one discussed, haggled over, and planned for years. The disgraceful method in which the exit was conducted made it seem as though the decision had been made in minutes. The results of the seemingly non-strategic Afghanistan exit were tragic, costly, and embarrassing―the tragedy, costliness, and embarrassment is ongoing. Chad…
Meet the Man Who Pens Stories of Weird and Wonderful Canadian Folklore and History
In 1795, settler Daniel McGinnis discovered a curious depression in a forest clearing on Oak Island off the southeast coast of Nova Scotia. With the help of friends, he began to dig, hoping to find a rumoured trove of pirate treasure. At a depth of 90 feet, McGinnis uncovered a stone slab with strange markings….
Ogier Heading for Record 9th Monte Carlo Win
France’s Sebastien Ogier was heading for a record ninth Monte Carlo Rally win after taking a 16-second lead over Toyota team mate Kalle Rovanpera into Sunday’s final four stages. The eight times world champion, now competing part-time, played it safe on the tricky mountain roads as reigning champion Rovanpera closed the gap from an overnight…
Canada to Facilitate Cameroon Peace Process: Foreign Affairs Minister Joly
The federal government says Canada will guide a peace process aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in Cameroon where years of fighting and strife have displaced nearly 800,000 people. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says there is an agreement by groups in the west-central African country to enter a process to reach a comprehensive, peaceful…
Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) has proposed a new draft bill that aims to defund Planned Parenthood by placing a one-year moratorium on federal funding to the organization, in line with the longstanding goal of many Republicans who oppose the organization’s provision of abortions. The bill is Boebert’s first in the 118th Congress, which Republicans took…
Jeremy Renner Says Broke More Than 30 Bones in Snow Clearing Accident
Actor Jeremy Renner, who plays Hawkeye in the Marvel “Avengers” movies and was injured clearing snow, said on Saturday that he had broken more than 30 bones in the accident. Renner, 51, was hospitalized after being run over by a snow plow that was being used to dig out a car on his property in…
Ontario Doctors Critical COVID Policies Rejected by Medical College in Their Motion to Stop Disciplinary Hearings
An Ontario medical college tribunal has rejected a motion by three doctors critical of COVID-19 policies who sought to stop disciplinary hearings against them. The doctors are at risk of losing their licences for allegedly committing professional misconduct in certain actions they engaged in while taking issue with some of the COVID-related public health directions…
Cory Morgan: Trudeau’s Surprise Position on Provincial Health-Care Initiatives Is Welcome
January 21, 2023
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Commentary For the second time in as many months, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has surprised me on the national health-care file, and in a positive way. The health-care system has been well-established as a sacred cow in Canadian politics. Many politicians will decry the state of health care in the nation, but few will dare…
Family Finances: Voters Weigh in on State Taxes
By Sandra Block From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance While control of Congress received most of the attention during the November midterm elections, voters in more than a dozen states also voted on a smorgasbord of ballot initiatives that could affect your state tax bill. As was the case with many congressional elections, the results were all…
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