Written on 29 Sep, 2009 at 5:09 in
Abortion, Paul Tuns, Politics | Author:
Paul Tuns Editor In the spring, the National Assembly of Quebec passed Bill 34, a law that mandated minimum safety and sanitation requirements for private health care facilities that perform surgeries. It mandated, for example, sterile operating rooms and separate ventilating systems, as well as outlined procedures to protect patients who use non-hospital facilities for medical care. In August, three Montreal abortuaries said they would stop committing abortions if the law was not amended to exempt them from the provisions.
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Written on 17 Aug, 2009 at 5:52 in
Columnist, Paul Tuns, Politics, Profiles | Author:
Paul Tuns Editor
Charles Gonthier, a former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, passed away recently at the age of 80. Appointed by Brian Mulroney in 1989, he developed a reputation as a conservative during his 14 years on the country’s top court.
The Canadian Press reported in its obituary that Gonthier offered “a more conservative ... (Continue reading)
Written on 15 Aug, 2009 at 7:07 in
Columnist, Frank Kennedy, Society & Culture | Author:
Frank Kennedy It’s helpful to learn, in these difficult financial times, the problems we share with the very wealthy, who have to experience getting along on considerably less income. Ruth Madoff is one of those persons, the celebrity wife of an epic swindler, Bernard Madoff, a financial adviser who was found guilty of purloining $170 billion in a gigantic Ponzi scheme. Her husband’s estimated annual income was $75 million. Bernard was recently ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 18:29 in
Rory Leishman | Author:
National Affairs Rory Leishman
Jonathon Porritt, a so-called "green" adviser to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, argues that it is "irresponsible" for families to have more than two children. How can anyone take this man seriously? Britain has a total fertility rate of just 1.66. That's far below the rate of 2.1 children per woman that is necessary just to sustain the existing population. Britain also absorbs about 130,000 immigrants ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 18:16 in
Rick McGinnis | Author:
Rick McGinnis
If you believe the critics, the most watched shows in America today are Mad Men, Damages, Rescue Me, Breaking Bad and Weeds, and not American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy and CSI: Miami. While average ratings for the big networks are falling, it's a testament to the profound gravity and cultural triumph of "quality cable" - the roster of dramas airing their short but well-publicized seasons on ... (Continue reading)
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 17:01 in
Frank Kennedy | Author:
Frank Kennedy
Frank Klees, the Tory MPP for Newmarket-Aurora, is seeking the job of leader of the Ontario Conservative party. He said in a phone interview recently that he and his wife adopted a two-day-old son born to a single mom a number of years ago and is well aware of crisis pregnancies and the problems that occur. They also have two grown children.
Klees has a long history of pro-life activity, having ... (Continue reading)
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 6:22 in
Columnist, Frank Kennedy | Author:
Frank Kennedy Frank Kennedy muses about the former Ontario PC leader. (Continue reading)
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 17:34 in
Columnist, Michael Coren | Author:
Michael Coren Michael Coren says that without objective morality, organized society is impossible. (Continue reading)
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 17:28 in
Columnist, Rick McGinnis | Author:
Amusements Rick McGinnis Culture and entertainment columnist Rick McGinnis stresses the need for a critical wherewithal when it comes to governing how and where our children spend their time in the technological age. (Continue reading)
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 17:23 in
Bioethics, Columnist, Rory Leishman | Author:
Rory Leishman National Affairs correspondent Rory Leishman points out yet another shocking disregard for human life on the part of the Obama administration. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 15:31 in
Bioethics, Columnist, Donald DeMarco | Author:
Commentary Donald DeMarco Donald DeMarco emphasizes the importance of distinguishing what is real and what is nonsense regarding the politicized issues of the day. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 14:55 in
Columnist, Rev. Royal Hamel | Author:
The Watchman Rev. Royal Hamel Royal Hamel discusses tolerance and freedom of expression when it comes to campus pro-life. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 7:12 in
Columnist, Religion, Rory Leishman | Author:
Rory Leishman Rory Leishman notes that religion has motivated most social reforms. (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 7:05 in
Columnist, Euthanasia, Michael Coren | Author:
Michael Coren Michael Coren discusses the inherent contradiction within the notion of ‘dying with dignity’. (Continue reading)
Written on 16 Feb, 2009 at 7:25 in
Columnist, Frank Kennedy | Author:
Frank Kennedy Frank Kennedy celebrates Planned Parenthoods’ loss of $1 billion in a Ponzi scheme. (Continue reading)
