Category Archives: Politics

First Peoples Deserve More than Victoria Day Second Billing

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

The petition to add natives to Victoria Day is well-intentioned but misguided. Canadian First People deserve better than second billing, and a new holiday must be part of a larger awareness and education campaign. Continue reading →

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Capping the Forest City Until October 2014 Makes No Sense

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Why the efforts of those suggesting London artificially cap its ability to grow until the next municipal election would be better served feeding and nurturing the current council towards growing the Forest City. Continue reading →

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It’s Time for London to Join the Party — and Send in its RSVPs Early

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Why it may be time for London’s municipal system to embrace party politics. And why those thinking of running in October 2014 should declare their intent now, so citizens can make a better-informed choice. Continue reading →

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Accepting Our Psychosocial Limitations? That’s Just Crazy

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

By accepting our psychological desire to resist disagreement and associate only with those with whom we agree, we run the risk of undervaluing ideas and people who don’t share our views. Continue reading →

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Heritage Should be More than a Location, it Should be a Celebration

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

How the successful resurrection of London, Ontario’s historic African Methodist Episcopal Church should serve as a cautionary tale about the need to not just recognize our history, but to actively celebrate it. Continue reading →

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