Archive 1997-2016
By Kerry Kelly
In a recent T2V ad campaign, employees of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) aimed for the hearts of Ontarians preaching the reasons why the LCBO should be kept up and running.
The main reason, they argue, is that the LCBO is more stringent in refusing to sell alcohol to minors and intoxicated customers than any corner store would be.
By David Kolbusz
Members of the Ottawa film community have a wide variety of opinions about the recent review of Canadian feature film policy announced by Canadian Heritage Minister Sheila Copps in early February.
The review is designed to identify measures enabling the Canadian film industry to position itself well into the next century.
I am writing concerning your Jan. 23 article, editorial and cartoon about Richard Patten’s bill to amend the Ontario Mental Health Act.
Your editorial and cartoon demonstrate a serious lack of understanding of the issues which society in general, and families and friends face while dealing with individuals suffering from a major mental illness such as schizophrenia.
By Crystal Kingwell and Jennifer Lee
Those who say that 16-year-olds are not mature enough to be trusted with the vote are missing an important point: society already entrusts them with equally weighty responsibilities. Allowing them to vote is only logical.