Author Archives: Chris Tindal

“What The Cynics Said We Couldn’t Do”

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Chris Tindal

“They said…they said…they said this day would never come. They said our sights were set too high. They said this country was too divided, too disillusioned, to ever come together around a common purpose. But on this January night, on … Continue reading →

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It’s Time For Universal Housing

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Chris Tindal

It’s extremely cold out today. Perfect for trying out your new Christmas sweater, eating a bowl of hot noodle soup for lunch, or curling up on a coach in front of whatever your couch is in front of. (So far, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions For Canada

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Chris Tindal

Last year I wrote a list of ten things you can do as an individual to reduce the negative impact you have on the Earth (focusing on some less well-known or obvious ideas, instead of the usual “drive less, replace … Continue reading →

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Benazir Bhutto, and Canada in Afghanistan

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Chris Tindal

I was driving from Brantford (my family’s Christmas) to Almonte (Claire’s family Christmas) when I heard of Benazir Bhutto’s death. (I couldn’t help but have the same initial thought as James; that the interruption of the holiday season by tragic … Continue reading →

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