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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


OPINION: Unraveling Municipal Tax Hikes and the Burden of Past Neglect
In the tumultuous world of municipal governance, the perennial call for fiscal responsibility and cost reduction during election seasons...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 12, 2024


OPINION: The Solitude of Election Night- A Lone Newsroom's Reflection
In the hallowed days of election nights past, the newsroom was a lively arena of activity, a buzzing hive of anticipation and...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 10, 2024


OPINION: Can One Councillor's Actions Sink an Entire Municipality?
If one were to unfold a map of Atlantic Canada, Murray Harbour isn't somewhere most people could point out. The small community steeped...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 6, 2024


OPINION: "If Municipalities lose, Well then Canada loses."
I'm about to sum up an entire year only 5 days into that year, "If Municipalities lose, Well then Canada loses." Times are undoubtedly...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 5, 2024
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