Paul Wells, conservatism, satire, and Maclean’s footprint
I like Maclean’s about as much as I like the National Post. They’re rightwing, partisan, and…
Journalism is a variety of public relations
Journalists complain about the rise and impact of public relations. It’s the “dark side”. Public relations…
Three unforgettable moments in [my] hockey history
Where I grew up in Northern Alberta, hockey was a big deal. My big brother played…
Idea: Journalism is a convenience store
I like to imagine different metaphors for journalism. Consider that the press is a giant inertia…
Land back
I’m awed by Ayla Brown’s handmade design. Oh wow, turns out there is more art where…
Tsleil-Waututh Nation versus Bill Morneau, the duty to consult, and the public interest
Say it with me. The duty to consult Indigenous people does not conflict with the public…
Vicwest caterpillar, a springtime phenomenon
Some years we have more. Some years we have less.
I seen it
She was kind. But she was also ruthlessly attentive to my Northern Alberta dialect. Sometimes she…