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OPINION: Plebiscites Are a Scapegoat for Governance Inaction
In democratic governance, where the vote of the people is meant to guide policy, lies a troubling trend that threatens the very essence...

Christopher W. Brown
Mar 13, 2024


OPINION: Stealth Provincial Tax Increase on Property Taxes
In the world of government budgets and taxation policies, what appears on the surface isn't always reflective of the reality beneath. The...

Christopher W. Brown
Mar 3, 2024


OPINION: Selective Neutrality Bylaw
In the wake of the recent vote on the "Neutrality Bylaw" in the Town of Westlock, it's imperative to voice dissent against what appears...

Christopher W. Brown
Feb 25, 2024


OPINION: Municipal Mourning
Over the past 10 days, municipalities across Canada have been grappling with the loss of three esteemed councillors, each leaving behind...

Christopher W. Brown
Feb 22, 2024


OPINION: Recall Legislation is truly affront to Democracy
The recent news of a recall petition targeting Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek has sparked debates across the province of Alberta. While some...

Christopher W. Brown
Feb 6, 2024


OPINION: Let's Go!
As the calendar flips to February anticipation and excitement ripple through our office as the Cross Border Interviews is back!...

Christopher W. Brown
Feb 2, 2024


OPINION: Knowing When to Call it Quits in Municipal Politics
The path of municipal politics, when first embarked upon, often appears as a rewarding and much-desired line of work. The initial...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 26, 2024


OPINION: A Curious Dance with Democracy in New Brunswick
In the world of Canadian municipal politics, where each province and territory stitches its unique pattern, New Brunswick stands out. As...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 24, 2024


OPINION: Recognizing the Vital Role Libraries Play in Municipal Growth
In the words of the late Maya Angelou, the library has often been a sanctuary, a safe space that transcends socio-economic barriers,...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 19, 2024
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