On the 14th of July, Diversity Cornwall (DC) sent letters asking MP Eric Duncan and MPP Nolan Quinn to refrain…
Author: Louise Mignault
Louise is an independent artist and writer. She writes opinion and editorial pieces about current events, politics and social issues. You can read more on her website at www.louise-mignault.com
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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Seeker or any of its other authors.
“Enough Already”
~A poem dedicated to MP Eric Duncan There once was a statesman named Eric,Whose hate for the (carbon) tax was…
How to Build a Preparedness Bag for Car Travel
As the weather warms and Canadians thaw, a trip in the car (or bike) is a common way to get…
Community Rallies for Public Healthcare: Ontario Protests Push Back Against Privatization
The Ontario Health Coalition held a demonstration on May 30th in front of Nolan Quinn’s office, urging the Ontario Government…
Cornerstone Organics – Aquaponic Farming
If you like salads as much as I do, you look for the best lettuce and greens. Among its many…
Fire Up Your Grill Game: The Art of Homemade Charcoal
As summer nears and the barbecue covers come off, many people head to the hardware store for a bag of…
Welcome to the Resilient Life!
“The Resilient Life” is a new DIY, Homesteading, and Preparedness column that celebrates local craftsmanship and self-sufficiency. In an expensive…
Transitional Housing: Addressing Community Fears
According to homelesshub.ca the types of homelessness are: For most of us, being homeless is unthinkable. Imagine a life where…
Conservative Disappointment: A Twitter Thread
Do you ever read a post or thread on social media that really resonates? That could almost speak for you?…
When Leaders Fail Us
Leaders of all stripes exert a profound influence on individuals and societies, shaping norms, values, and behaviours. We unconsciously align…
Same Party; Different Voices
I am known for my politics. I am not a Conservative voter. Before Trump got into power in the US,…
THE CARBON TAXES ARE UPON US!
And so are the rebates. Poilievre’s Axe the Tax campaign revolves around a theory that Canadians would be better off…
New Year’s Resolution 2024 – Educate Yourself
Most of the time I think New Year’s resolutions are for the birds, but there is one I am advocating…
Brainy Bashing: Poilievre’s (extra)”Ordinary” Narrative
Or where Poilievre thinks electricity really comes from and more… In a recent set of “campaign” videos like this one…
Tampon Tantrum
A recent political stunt is sparking “debate” in social media circles thanks to the desperate efforts of Conservative MP Michelle…
Political Bullying on the Rise: The Case of Senator Bernadette Clement
Anyone interested in Canadian politics is witnessing a concerning trend – the rise of political bullying and harassment within the…
The Evolving Notion of Common Sense
What was once regarded as straightforward and logical evolves as society’s understanding and knowledge expand. Today, our notion of common…
The Perils of Privatizing Healthcare: The Case of Ontario’s Bill 60
The government of Ontario claims that privatization will address capacity and wait-time issues in the healthcare system. An examination of…
Winning at Our Expense – Corporate and Political Manipulation
Friends of mine hold monthly dinners to discuss current events. The latest dinner topic was “UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told…
Nobody should have to live in a tent
A newish resident of the city of Cornwall, Phyllis Sarault, was on a bus downtown when she noticed a young…
The Puppeteers’ Tool: How Political Surveys Enable Manipulation and Control
I used to believe that surveys had a real purpose, were an objective means to gauge public opinion and were…