A Loaded Gesture

Critical minerals.

2025’s leading political slogan used to denote our future prosperity and well-being.

Premier Ford rode an excessive use of the term to a third straight majority government in February. Continue reading

The Republic Of Oil

“Says here that Alberta wants out again, Barnaby,” Cecil informs me from behind his newspaper.

Yes, we are of that vintage. Sitting at our breakfast place, discussing current affairs from behind our respective newspapers. Continue reading

Decline And Fall

“So did you catch the latest episode of The Apprentice, Barnaby?” Cecil asks, foraging deep into his heavy traditional English breakfast. A change of pace for us, for him. Out with the grains, oats, nuts and fruits, our usual fare on these morning meetings. Continue reading