The Iran protests continue across the country as demonstrators challenge Iran’s political leadership amid arrests, internet shutdowns,...
Analysis
Our Analysis section digs beneath the headlines to explain the forces shaping politics, policy, and public life in the National Capital Region and beyond. Instead of hot takes or surface-level reactions, we break down how narratives are built, how decisions are made, and what these shifts mean for everyday people. Thoughtful, clear, and grounded in evidence, this section helps readers make sense of complex issues so they can stay informed, engaged, and aware of the bigger picture.
Pierre Poilievre’s decision to publicly congratulate Donald Trump over events in Venezuela should concern Canadians far more...
Doug Ford’s government is now under two active criminal investigations, and the term “Doug Ford corruption” has...
Political manipulation tactics are working when they make you doubt what you already know is true. That...
I attended an Ontario Health Coalition event in Cornwall yesterday, and once again I was confronted with...
Since the beginning of his second term, President Donald Trump has joked about making Canada the “51st...
This is the second part of our two-part series on propaganda tactics. In Part 1, we explored...
What Manipulation Looks Like In September 2025, Canadian MP Rachel Thomas rose in the House of Commons...
Canada’s Charter: A Promise, Not a Permission Slip We tell ourselves—and the world—that Canada is a country...
Government mulls letting trained Health-Care professionals actually use their training. Revolutionary. It only took a health-care crisis,...
Discover the real cost of living in Ontario with our guide to housing, groceries, and transportation. Plan...
Like millions of others, I’ve been reading about the Charlie Kirk assassination. The shock hasn’t even worn...
Discover the real cost of living in Ottawa. This guide breaks down housing, groceries, transport, and lifestyle...
Discover the City of Ottawa Official Plan and how it shapes our community’s future. Learn about its...
This is Part 3 of my series on Peter Thiel, based on his recent interview with Ross...
This is Part 2 of my series on Peter Thiel, based on his recent interview with Ross...
I watched the New York Times interview between Ross Douthat and Peter Thiel recently. This is Part...
How Conservatives Use Economic Panic to Protect the Rich Conservative scare tactics are made to manipulate, distract,...
Doug Ford’s Conservatives have done it again. They’ve shut down Queen’s Park for nearly five months –...
With strike action looming, Canada Post has submitted new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal...
In the wake of the 2025 federal election, more and more dissatisfied prairie voters are discussing independence....
Bill 5 fast-tracks development in Ontario’s Ring of Fire by gutting environmental protections and bypassing Indigenous consultation...
Tents are for camping. In Canada, they shouldn’t count as housing. Canada’s housing system is in crisis....
by: Louise Mignault After losing the election—and his own seat—Pierre Poilievre’s hold on the Conservative Party may...
We live in a complex global landscape where few organizations inspire as much curiosity and controversy as...
