From time to time, I have been asked if I am concerned about what is going on in the United [...]
Commentary
Are Canadians up for the challenge?: Hugh Holland | Commentary
By Hugh Holland There are currently 100 million refugees from conflicts in Afghanistan, Syria, [...]
Listen Up! At what point do we say “Enough!”? | Commentary
I don’t often quote Metroland newspapers but this one, in a recent editorial that was sent to [...]
Commentary: Air quality and climate change are public health issues
By Dr. Charles Gardner Over the past month, Simcoe Muskoka has experienced a higher than usual [...]
Technology can drive you mad: A guest post on Listen Up! by Sally Barnes | Commentary
Hugh Mackenzie is taking a break this week. By Sally Barnes So there I was— obviously dead, [...]
Listen Up! Thoughts on electoral reform | Commentary
Every once in a while you hear a hue and cry for election reform, usually shortly after an [...]
We can’t let the extremes win: MP Scott Aitchison
The people of Huntsville first elected me at the age of 21 to serve as their Town and District [...]
Listen Up! Proud to be Canadian, eh? | Commentary
I am writing this commentary on Canada Day and as I do so, I am reminded of quotes from three [...]
Listen Up! Why can’t we talk? | Commentary
Photo: This woman was seen standing in Flag Park in Huntsville today, holding a sign which read [...]
Listen Up! Stupid is as stupid does | Commentary
Stupid is as stupid does. It was Forrest Gump (or his Mama) who first said that in a 1994 movie [...]


Hello Hugh, It has always puzzled me to watch cities/countries wrack up debt willy-nilly with no end in sight. I…
One just need to look what happened in Greece 6 years ago when no one would lend them money to…
Thank you CSCU we know how tireless your job is with the revolving doors of justice. Again youve caught some…
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