Canada should have been a model for handling a pandemic. Instead, we became a cautionary tale of what happens when fear overrides reason. The world shut down, and so did we. The government imposed measures that, at the time, seemed necessary to protect us from an unseen enemy. But as time passed, the lines between…
Hey there, history buffs and aviation enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving deep into the captivating tale of the Avro Arrow. Strap in as we uncover the legacy of this iconic aircraft and explore whether it truly deserved the title of one of the greatest fighters that never was. 1. The Birth of a Legend Picture this:…
The Sykes-Picot Agreement signed in 1916 between France, Britain, and Tsarist Russia carved up the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia into spheres of influence. The Western powers dominated the global agenda at that time. However, the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 marked a turning point that planted the seeds of a new global bloc…
As I write this the controversy over global warming has heated up (pun intended), and people are taking another look at solar power versus generator. For those living outside the power grid, the second look may save not only the green in the rain forest, but also the green in the bank. Those residing in…
Picture this: you walk into a clinic in small-town Canada, not feeling quite right. You mention to the doctor that you drink Coke every day. He furrows his brow, types a bit, and then looks you dead in the eye:“Bad news—you’ve got diabetes. You need to stop drinking Coke… and start drinking Pepsi instead.” You’d…