Article People should not have to choose between their sexuality and their faith 9 August 20219 August 2021 The words 2SLGBTQI+ and religion probably bring to mind controversy, hatred, pain, and conflict. Sadly, this characterises the relationship between many – but not all – 2SLGBTQI+ people and religion.…
Commentary Paid sick leave is a right for all 5 April 202111 August 2021 After spending my entire professional working in life here in Australia, where we have basic workplace protections such as paid sick leave for all permanent employees, I was shocked and…
Commentary Roundabouts contribute positively to traffic flow 22 February 2021 I was pleased to read recently in the Cape Breton Post that Nova Scotia's Department of Transport is moving forward with a significant programme of roadworks that will see numerous…
Article Working from home not the cause of downtown decline 5 January 20215 January 2021 Whilst I empathise with the concerns expressed in Craig Boudreau's recent letter (The beginning of the end of downtowns everywhere, Cape Breton Post, 29/12/2020), I do not agree that the…
Article My experiences of Christmas in Canada 5 January 20215 January 2021 Christmastime where I grew up was very different from our experience here in Melbourne. Most markedly, Christmas was often white because it takes place in winter, and Canadian winters are…
Commentary The Maple Crown: Canada and its Monarchy 30 October 202030 October 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21tiHfFO24&t=16s An address given by Mitch Ramsay-Mader to the Australian Monarchist League on 29 October 2020 on the topic of the Monarchy in Canada.
Commentary Sexism has no place in today’s political landscape 1 October 2020 I was disappointed to read in the Cape Breton Post that one of the mayoral candidates has been judged by her gender and her status as an expectant mother. There…
Article Monarchist win in Australian High Court challenge 20 September 202021 September 2020 Supporters of the monarchy have achieved a significant win in a recent Australian High Court challenge which resulted in the release of previously classified letters between former Governor-General Sir John…
Commentary Pharmacists deserve recognition 8 June 2020 We are in the midst of the worst public health emergency in a century and each day front line workers leave the safety and comfort of their homes to carry…
Commentary Canadian connection in the Australian bushfires 6 January 202022 September 2020 On behalf of my Australian friends and family, I would like to thank Canada for its generosity in sending (an ever-increasing number of) firefighters to help battle the enormous blazes…
