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Call of duty

Call of duty

Seventeen years ago today, Anna Sorkomova was charged with committing a theft under $5,000.
Focusing in on Canada’s democracy conversation

Focusing in on Canada’s democracy conversation

Well, it feels like it's been a long time since I've been home. Well... not exactly home but "at home" in Canadian politics.
Running a business is like coaching a team

Running a business is like coaching a team

Al Erricson was my basketball coach in 1982 and the truth is he has learned a lot about coaching since then.
Trump’s going to resign and he knows it

Trump’s going to resign and he knows it

Welcome to the Mike Pence administration. Up to now Trump has been the real Teflon Don. But he will be forced to resign and he knows it.
Free transit on Highway of Tears a crazy idea

Free transit on Highway of Tears a crazy idea

Hitchhiking on the highway these days is said to be dangerous, so just think about it. Common sense says just do not do it.
Trudeau shouldn't have caved to 'nasty little neocons'

Trudeau shouldn't have caved to 'nasty little neocons'

Re: "Tired of Trudeau," letter to The Citizen, Dec 6. Is Ms. Ballum using the royal plural when she rebukes the Trudeaus, father and son, for their public view of Fidel Castro? She says: "What Trudeau Sr.
Letter admonishing Trudeau off-base

Letter admonishing Trudeau off-base

I disagree with Shirley Ballum's comments regarding tired of Trudeau because of his tribute to Castro. The only mistake Justin made was not personally attending Castro's funeral. Fidel Castro's efforts in bringing equality to his island was amazing.
Don’t forget the state of Cuba before Castro

Don’t forget the state of Cuba before Castro

Since the recent passing of Fidel Castro, there have been many anti-Castro sentiments published in this newspaper and others, asking that we do not forget the human rights violations and communist agenda of the man.
Mixed legacies

Mixed legacies

The legacy left behind by Cuban dictator Fidel Castro in the wake of his death last month continues to divide local residents, based on letters to the editor and guest editorials published in The Citizen.
Embarking on a voyage of understanding

Embarking on a voyage of understanding

Often times, when we make concessions for others, we end up creating great moments for ourselves. As a teacher, I am always open to expanding and improving my program. For years now I have studied the Holocaust as part of my Social Justice 12 course.