Michael Atkins

The prospect of being without work in addition to this general malaise of world-weariness causes people to look for radical solutions.

Northern Ontario cities are small. A multimillion-dollar decision of any kind can have disproportionate impact on public and private interests.

That said, we have created our own unique and respected space in this world and we should be immensely proud.

When a family member dies we think about their time, their passions, their losses, their achievements, their disappointments, their legacy.

Many people no longer care about the truth or the fourth estate that was tasked with the responsibility of holding government accountable.

No, I am not Bernie Sanders, but I am a realist. I’ve been watching this stuff for too long.

Every story is different, but the civility and connection to the land and commitment to community has been unbroken.

"The stunning and awe-inspiring majesty of our land can be lost on you if you have never seen it, camped on it, or driven it."

I’ve been thinking about Donald Trump again. Sorry. It is the summer and I should be sailing and riding my bike, pretending to be young. That’s what old people do now.

Some 28 years ago, I became the president of a trade organization called the Area Association of Business Publications in the United States.