Getting a start on the Nobel Peace Prize

Harry Shannon Donald Trump seems to have his heart set on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In support, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has even written a nomination letter for him. Most people scoff at the prospect that Trump could get the award, given his record. Perhaps, but there are things Trump could do to justify the Priz…

U.S. and Canadian politicians join forces in renaming project

Harry Shannon Former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin is working with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to change the names of the Trans-Canada Highway and the Trans-Alaska pipeline. Palin told a news conference that evangelical groups have complained about the use of “trans” in…

Who likes Poutine?

Harry Shannon In the Anglo-Saxon world, the President of Russia’s name is spelled Vladimir Putin.  So I was surprised to see how the French write his surname.  The picture is a still from the CBC’s nightly news show ‘The National’ on 29 December. Here’s an idea for Margaret Atwood.  Her book this year, ‘The Testaments,’ …