Opinion
BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Consumption max
Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for March 15, 2024.
EDITORIAL: The legacy of 1949 –– How Newfoundland's vote reshaped history
Around 75 years ago this week, many Newfoundlanders were feeling pretty nervous as the days and hours ticked down to March 31, 1949. Their world was about to change, thanks to a vote that had happened about seven months before to join Canada. But it ...
John Ivison: Liberals dodge a Palestinian bullet, but the NDP's bill is yet to come
The vote on the NDP motion to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state gave every indication that the House of Commons is now governed by its nursery. The debate was highly charged all day Monday, with a number of Liberals joining NDP, Bloc ...
COMMENTARY: 'I miss Jacob.' Mom of P.E.I. man killed by impaired driver reflects on ways to prevent future tragedies
Brenda Simmons of Point Prim, P.E.I., lost her son Jacob, 27, when he was killed by an impaired driver on June 12, 2020. I miss Jacob. I miss his smile, humour, warmth, kindness, intellect, strength and absolute love of life. I miss his hugs and ...
COMMENTARY: Seal harvesting makes fewer waves for very good reasons
Doug Chiasson, executive director of the Fur Institute of Canada, provided the following opinion article. Every April, the ice-covered waters off the East Coast of Canada come alive with a tradition that has anchored the livelihoods and cultures of ...
DAVID DINGWALL: Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney left lasting legacy
During the almost 10 years that Brian Mulroney was Leader of the Opposition and Prime Minister of Canada, I was lucky enough to have a front-row seat to observe him, even from the other side of the aisle as a Liberal member of the House of ...
EDITORIAL: Time to buck P.E.I.'s trend of impaired driving
The Pulse is SaltWire's deep dive series. In P.E.I., our reporters have been delving into the issue of impaired driving and seeking solutions for preventing future tragedies from occurring when someone impaired decides to get behind the wheel. - ...
FIRST READING: Canada is becoming a globally recognized lesson in what not to do
First Reading is a daily newsletter keeping you posted on the travails of Canadian politicos, all curated by the National Post’s own Tristin Hopper. To get an early version sent directly to your inbox, sign up here. TOP STORY ...
JOCELYNE LLOYD: Journalism has value to all generations
Growing up, I was surrounded by newspapers. My parents had subscriptions to two daily and one weekly newspaper. My grandparents on both sides of the family were also long-time subscribers. So, it’s probably no wonder I ended up in the career I ...
'I just don’t feel challenged anymore': Inside the thoughts of a Toronto car thief
As Toronto bears the brunt of a massive spike in auto theft , a Toronto Police officer became infamous this week for suggesting in a public forum that residents start making it easier for home invaders to steal their cars .