Fotheringham's World Remembers Liberal Tricks and Sears Tales
A breezy discourse on Liberal leadership politics in Ottawa and Toronto figures. Val Sears, famed Parliamentary Press Gallery chronicler, is recalled for sharp wit and stories from campaigns and parties. It highlights dead voters rumors and Sears legendary birthday bash with John Ralston Saul and Adrienne Clarkson.
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Ottawa
Grit
Joe Volpe
Montreal
Val Sears
Toronto Star
John Diefenbaker
Val
Dief
Flat Prairie
Sears
Star
Windsor
Paul Martin Sr
Louis St. Laurent
Lester Pearson
Pup Trudeau
Paul
Martin
Toronto
John Turner
University of British Columbia
Adrienne Clarkson
John Ralston Saul
Sussex Drive
Atlantic
London
John
Adrienne
When did humankinds urban shift begin and end
An essay argues a global urban shift occurred as rural populations moved to cities in the last year, outlying areas grow, and downtowns become pricey museums. It cites Paris riots in the outskirts, Istanbul to Sao Paulo sprawl, and Venice's population collapse as emblematic. The piece questions how far cities can evolve into tourist hubs before their intrinsic charm is lost.
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Maple Creek
Regina
el Paso
Killkenny
Dublin
Boonies
Paris
Champs Elysee
Mexico City
Istanbul
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Venice
Mara Ramiz
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Fotheringham
Ell
She Russell
Main Street
R.lguroy
Arere
Manitoba
Province
Canada
Editorial
Niagara Falls