By Mike Geoghegan - Being 44 years old, I grew up in the ennui days of Canada. Tedious times marked by interminable constitutional wrangling, separatist referenda and a national inferiority complex that was at times nothing short of nauseating. Long gone (or at least soon to be) were the Canadian heroes who took Vimy Ridge, or ferociously stormed the beaches of Normandy a generation later.
By Karen Mullins - On January 12 an earthquake shook Haiti killing at least 200,000. A ray of hope for victims of the disaster came from a hospital in the city of Milot. It has been six weeks since the world changed in Haiti. A tiny town, Milot, with a population of 65 swelled to nearly 400 people as victims were airlifted to its hospital from Port-au-Prince. Kim O'Brien, a physician assistant from Washington D.C., was one of the many angels that made a difference. "My time in Milot was a life changing experience, one I will never forget or regret. Maybe it's why I became a PA late in life, for this very moment," she told me.
By Ravi Matah - Tiger Woods confessed his guilt in the presence of family members, few friends and hand-picked members of the media. The media were kept at bay and after the ‘confessional’ statement, no questions were permitted. It was an 11 minute apology and sounded like a very lengthy speech as we still don’t know what he actually wanted to say.
By Salim Jiwa - Patriotism, glamour, glitter, tears - that was inside the domed B.C. Place Stadium, and outside, there was a riot. And it was made abundantly clear that we are different as a nation - a working experiment we know will succeed - a mixture of nations interwoven within each other enveloped by common values and pride in the True North. It was evident that this city hosting the 2010 Games is fiercely multicultural.
By Ravi Matah - Joe was a cheerful and friendly person. His friends affectionately called him Joey. He was good at sports and was an early morning visitor to the gym. Life had been good to him. Born to educated parents from Bombay he graduated from St.Stephen's in Delhi and followed it up with his M. Tech degree and was working with a Multi National Company in Gurgaon.
By Tanya Roberts - Vodka. Essential to every bar, it’s the best mixing liquor of all of the base spirits. Add a handful of good friends and a few extra ingredients to the mix and one can create a plethora of cocktails and good times. But did you know that while you’re indulging in those after-work beverages, you’re saluting the Vancouver arts community? You heard me. So, bottoms up!
By Salim Jiwa - On Nov. 11, 2009, one of Canada's most respected Air Force commanders lay a wreath at CFB Trenton. It was to honour those who gave up their lives for our country. ironically, 14 days later, Corporal Marie France Comeau, of CFB Trenton, was found murdered in her Brighton residence. She was a member of the 437 Squadron. Then another unthinkable event occurred when 27-year-old Jessica Lloyd disappeared on January 28. Now we know what happened to her
By Mike Geoghegan - As anyone who has travelled any significant portion of the Trans Canada Highway knows, we have a significant infrastructure deficit in this country. Our national highway is a national disgrace. But Canada’s infrastructure is not just roads and bridges; it is buildings, sewer systems, waterlines and electrical transmission grids.
By Ravi Matah - Life is full of onerous duties and accomplishments are neither easy nor very difficult. But one has to assert oneself to accomplish a specific task and put in one's best effort. My best period I always cherished in my life was school, which was followed by college. After studies, it was the office. After a few years of performing office duties I got married and took care of the two kids, their education, their weddings and then one fine morning I got an order on my table that I was going to retire on January 31st. My life went past like a machine and as it is said in any new car advertisement "0 to 60 in 10 seconds".
By Salim Jiwa - There is such a thing as security overkill, especially when there is no real threat in sight. And I'm afraid panic prone Mounties are going to turn this city into Fort Vancouver for the next few days...
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