TORONTO – It can never be claimed that Italy would allow an opportunity to be squandered by “the necessity to test the waters with empty rhetoric”. Or, for that matter, to underutilize a diplomatic posting as a mere “reward” for having fulfilled a role that may no longer require one’s services…
TORONTO – Even the most wide-eyed optimist would struggle to ascribe labels such as “evolved” or “enjoyable” to the 21st century. Or maybe not. Maybe for some it’s been an exhilarating adventure witnessing smart phones zombify humanity, watching rampant rioting and extremism on college campuses, and seeing the gender and race wars escalate. Welcome to the tribalism of 2026…
TORONTO – Toronto on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and this is not the title of a movie: it’s, in a nutshell, the conclusion of a report on the city’s mental wellness, produced by Thrive Toronto—a multi-sector partnership of organizations active in the field. The report was released today, coincidentally on the third Monday of January, known as “Blue Monday,” considered the most depressing day of the year.
TORONTO – When the federal government, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, announced its first budget with a deficit forecast of $78 billion, 50% larger than the previous forecast, the Honourable Joe Volpe asked for my views…
TORONTO – In 2024, Canada recorded 326,779 deaths, slightly down from 327,546 in the previous year, marking a 0.2% decrease. Preliminary data from the Canadian Vital Statistics – Death database highlight that cancer and heart disease remain the leading causes of death, ranking first among both men and women across all provinces and territories.
