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Time for a vaping sin tax

Time for a vaping sin tax

Before the 2018 Ontario election, then Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford promised residents a buck a beer. And it is something he was able to deliver on, at least in part.
Corporate tax cuts won’t create jobs

Corporate tax cuts won’t create jobs

Alberta’s new premier Jason Kenney would have us believe that giveaways to billion-dollar corporations will somehow benefit the average person.
Why do people burn books?

Why do people burn books?

The other day, I came across an article about a group of Catholic priests in Poland who held a book burning ceremony and were experiencing backlash as a result.
Staged crash sends clear message

Staged crash sends clear message

We’ve all heard the message loud and clear over the years. Driving under the influence is not just dangerous, but also potentially deadly.
It takes a village to reach a tipping point

It takes a village to reach a tipping point

This has been a remarkable year in Didsbury and the 27th annual Fuel-A-Palooza – also known as Show 'n Shine – was the tipping point for this community’s future growth and development.
Carbon tax war coming

Carbon tax war coming

With the newly elected Jason Kenney United Conservative government set to take its place in the legislature this week, the long-anticipated war over carbon taxes in Alberta and Canada is about to begin.
China says no to Justin Trudeau and Canadian canola

China says no to Justin Trudeau and Canadian canola

China says no to Justin Trudeau and Canadian canola
Carbon tax war now underway

Carbon tax war now underway

With the newly elected Jason Kenney United Conservative government set to take its place in the legislature this week, the long-anticipated war over carbon taxes in Alberta and Canada is about to begin.
We must salute our beautiful dreamers

We must salute our beautiful dreamers

Funny how some issues resonate with or even infuriate some people. Earlier this month our front-page story on the new "giant-sized" digital sign for the gateway entrance on the town's east side caused quite a stir on social media.
It's time to look at a provincial sales tax in Alberta

It's time to look at a provincial sales tax in Alberta

Alberta has once again got a conservative government, much to the delight of a large number of Albertans.
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