Ontario needs to introduce recall legislation
The people need a way of giving politicians the pink slip more than just once every four years…
B.C. needs city hall recall
We need the power to recall local politicians who are doing a bad job between elections…
Ballooning sunshine list a slap in the face to taxpayers
A 10 per cent across-the-board pay cut for all government employees receiving over $100,000, would save taxpayers more than $2.5 billion…
Designing ‘forever homes’ where people can stay as they grow older
U of A researcher provides evidence on innovative, low-cost features that make it easier for homeowners to maintain their independence over the long term…
BC’s TransLink reneges on executive salary cuts
It’s time to rein in the runaway salaries instead of saying you are going to and then reneging…
Restaurants face a great reset, thanks to COVID-19
Canada’s food service industry has suffered. But the pandemic may be exactly what it has been waiting for to make things better…
Municipalities have options to cut taxes
One solution to help struggling businesses and families would be to cut property taxes…
Transit opens door to startup’s germ-killing innovation
Pilot project by Outbreaker Solutions is testing antimicrobial door-push plates made of compressed salt in select transit stations…
As Canadians flee cities, rural living gets its mojo back
Starbucks will close 300 restaurants in Canada by March. Other chains will likely follow suit. But have no fear, chains will surely open other stores but certainly not in city centres…
The congested logic behind congestion taxes
Vancouver is considering a tax on vehicles entering the downtown. It may well reduce pollution, but at what cost?…