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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
https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MAY-2025-NEWSLETTER.pdf
CANADA VOTES: My take, comments, analysis and summary of the election
https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ELECTION-special-edition-1.pdf
ELECTION SPECIAL: Analysis, commentary and summaries
In short, people were hoping for great changes. They were disappointed with more of the same. Some numbers have changed, but it’s the same old story in Ottawa. Same politicians, same kind of politicians we have had before. Occasionally, we’ll … Continue reading