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TOWN HALL REPORT: Surviving the Tariffs (5-6-25)
Town Hall Report by Richard Szpin Councillor Maurice Brenner, along with Councillors Shaheen Butt, Linda Cook and Mara Nagy held an interesting and informative Town Hall, “Surviving the Tariffs,” at the Chestnut Hill Rec Centre, May 6. Based on … Continue reading
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Maybe Trump has some merit if you give it more thought
I’m not so sure anymore. My website is changing its position. Being a conservative, speaking out in favour of conservative positions has done nothing for my web site. Asking for support has gotten me no where as the conservatives out … Continue reading
POLITICS: Toronto Star journalist Ling proposes Carney take a new stand in governing
Time to put country before party Justin Ling, Toronto Star Justin Ling, Toronto Star journalist writes a superb article suggesting Prime Minister Mark Carney should prioritize country over party and avoid following Justin Trudeaus parliamentary playbook. Carney won the election … Continue reading
CANADA-US TRADE WAR: A commentary by Canadian author, Malcom Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell is a well-known Canadian who lives and works in NYC and writes for The New Yorker. He has written quite a few books all of which land on the Best Sellers lists. Here is his commentary about the … Continue reading
NHL ROUND 2: Ballard Curse 0, Leafs 1; New series !
Careful analysis and evaluation by a fair-weather fan, here is my assessment and prediction of the next LEAFS’ playoff series….
FOOD: Chef Boyardee sold…and will focus mainly on Slim Jim production
Chef Boyardee Sells Conagra, owner of Chef Boyardee, has reportedly agreed to sell the historic brand to private equity firm Brynwood Partners. The deal, which is not yet finalized, is valued at $600M. Italian immigrant Ettore “Hector” Boiardi launched the pasta sauce … Continue reading
CANADA: Just to make you feel good about our country
Simply click this post to see a lovely video celerating our country.
TSAR T****: GM succumbs to tariff onslaught
General Motors (GM) has played a pivotal role in shaping Oshawa, Ontario, into one of Canada’s most iconic automotive cities, with a history that stretches over a century. Early Beginnings Robert McLaughlin founded the McLaughlin Carriage Company in 1869, moving … Continue reading
NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT: POILIEVRE might be interested in this job training gig, now that he is jobless.
A First Nations-Indian walks into a saloon with a shotgun in one hand and a 10-litre bucket of manure in the other. The Indian says to the bartender, “Me want Lager!” The bartender says, “Sure, Chief, coming right up.” He … Continue reading
The “Harold Ballard curse” refers to a widely held belief among Toronto Maple Leafs fans and hockey observers that the team’s decades-long struggles and lack of championship success are a direct result of the mismanagement, toxic culture, and damaging legacy … Continue reading
CANADA VOTES: A commentary from a Canadian voter
I too am sad that the NDP is gone. I admired Jagmeet Singh. Have you read his memoir? I’m sure it’s available in your library. Love and Courage. As for the Liberals – with the existential threat from the US, … Continue reading
The SZPINNER MAY 2025 Issue
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