Archive : January 2012

Create official Sir John A. Day

  “It may indeed happen, Sir, when the Canadian people see the ranks thus gradually reduced and thinned of those upon whom they have been in the habit of relying for guidance, that a feeling of apprehension will creep in...

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Human rights education

  Among the supporters of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), 2011 was a year of controversies that shook the architecturally-daring structure to its foundation. Not only was its opening delayed by at least another ye...

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Happenings on the January calendar

  The new month of January means the holiday season has faded away for most, but is continuing for those who follow the old calendar. While most of us slog through tons of leftovers, bills and store returns, other...

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Who speaks for the Devil?

  Shortly before Christmas, noted atheist-author Christopher Hitchens died of esophageal cancer. He was 62. During his lifetime he was a staunch vilifier of Mother Teresa whom he labeled, “fanatic,” “fundamen...

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