The costs of being world-class
It's been 40 years since Montreal's ambitious but troubled Olympic Games. This year, the city's "legacy" projects include tearing down an expressway and sprucing up…
- By: Andy Riga
- July 28, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:40
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So far, Justin rules
The prime minister is enjoying enormous popularity and little criticism. But risks lie ahead for the Liberals
- By: Gord McIntosh
- July 28, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:40
With PKP gone, what’s next?
Politics in Quebec is always a box of chocolates. After a disastrous start to the year, including a divorce from Quebec media diva Julie Snyder,…
- By: Kevin Dougherty
- June 23, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
Orcas or oil?
The pristine, fauna-packed waters around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland would be hard hit by a major oil spill. Will the Trans Mountain pipeline trump…
- By: Brian Lewis
- June 23, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
After the devastation
The people of Fort McMurray face a huge rebuilding task. But more than effort, time and money, the town's future will turn on the price…
- By: Mike Ganley
- June 23, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
Comment: Best interest standard needed
The OSC is clear about its position on the best interests policy debate and is prepared to demonstrate leadership in this area
- By: Mary Condon
- June 23, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
Position would be laughable, if not so sad
Editorial
- By: IE Staff
- May 19, 2016 November 12, 2019
- 23:40
Rocky roads ahead
Good news from Canada’s easternmost province has been tough to come by lately. The effects of low world oil prices, combined with significant cost overruns…
- By: Gavin Will
- May 19, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:40
Black ink — and skepticism
The province's Liberals, facing an election next year, have presented a "good news" budget. But there are many skeptics
- By: donalee Moulton
- May 19, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:40
Funky town to grumpy town
With massive job losses and even whole businesses disappearing, Albertans are down in the dumps. Few remember that the early 1980s were worse - and…
- By: George Koch
- May 19, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:40
The Harper era’s lasting changes
Although much of Harper's agenda is being dismantled now by the new federal government, some of his accomplishments will - and should - remain
- By: Gord McIntosh
- May 19, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:40
Uber and order
The ride-sharing service is ubiquitous, despite municipal bylaws that make use of the taxi-business busting service illegal. What happens when laws are passed and no…
- By: Philip Slayton
- April 21, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
Sport + geezers = profit
Winnipeg is getting the hang of this “hosting major sporting events” thing, and it’s paying off handsomely. Just nine months after welcoming soccer’s FIFA Women’s…
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- April 21, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
No taxes, no changes
Like many cities, Montreal struggles with limited taxation powers. The mayor wants to boost business by diversifying the tax base
- By: Andy Riga
- April 21, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
Get ready for higher taxes
After decades of tax cuts, the Liberals are facing "fiscal imbalance." Can the move to higher taxes be far off?
- By: Gord McIntosh
- April 21, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
Letting go a cottage — and a lifestyle
A family cottage is often about both work and play. When the first gets to be too taxing, it may be time to let someone…
- By: Paul Rush
- March 27, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
Tory reno in a time of Trump
The Conservatives could use some sympathy. Problems range from finding an appealing new leader to tackling issues the party often has avoided: health care and…
- By: Gord McIntosh
- March 27, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 23:00
Not many treats for Easter
Spring is around the corner, and as the Easter Bunny prepares to wow little ones with brightly coloured eggs and a wealth of chocolate, some…
- By: donalee Moulton
- February 26, 2016 October 29, 2019
- 00:00
Rolling out the welcome mat
Five federal liberal cabinet mini-sters have inked a new immigration deal with the four Liberal East Coast premiers that will bring in as many as…