Category: Columnists
Lorch: The chemistry behind the conclave’s black and white smoke
The papal conclave smoke signal has evolved from an incidental byproduct of burning ballots into a carefully engineered communication tool
Baranyai: Canadian courage stronger than U.S. fear-mongering
Pride Toronto has resolved to be “bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than ever.”
Pearson: Canada must return to its roots as building nation
Canada’s population has more than doubled since 1960 to more than 40 million, but housing starts haven’t kept pace.
Dyer: Nuclear war between India, Pakistan worldwide threat
India and Pakistan have had several shooting matches since they carried out a total of nine underground nuclear weapons tests in 1998.
Cornies: Election results tell MPs to get serious, work together
If elections are moments to gauge the mood of a nation, express its aspirations and speak aloud its worries, this week’s balloting delivered a remarkable result.