Is it time to slaughter the sacred cow?

About the only thing as consistent as Canada’s postal service is disruptions to that service. I certainly do not want to begrudge my fellow Canadians who work for Canada Post their high-paying, secure livelihoods, but taxpayers also cannot keep bailing out a failing business. As a Crown corporation, Canada Post …

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Post Office scandal redress must not only be fair

“Exonerate and acknowledge” say victims of the Post Office Capture scandal. And it’s easy to see why patience is wearing thin. To understand what happened with Capture, you must first understand Horizon. Both scandals centre not on flawed software alone, but how the Post Office reacted to it. A business …

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Peter Phillips and NHS nurse girlfriend Harriet Sperling walk hand-in-hand at Royal Ascot as The Firm descend upon the racecourse – but still no sign of Kate

The Firm once again descended on Royal Ascot on Thursday amid soaring 32C temperatures. Members of the royal family – including Peter Phillips and his new girlfriend Harriet Sperling – appeared not to break a sweat on the racecourse despite scorching temperatures during Ladies Day at the Berkshire Races.  King Charles, …

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Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day

Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans. In sweltering temperatures spectators swept into the famous Berkshire racecourse before the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, with the winning jockey and trainer receiving their prizes …

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