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Mending our broken system begins with us

βœ‡The Kingston Whig-Standard
Bill Gervais
Recent headlines have focused on the negative conduct of our politicians, especially at the federal level. This behaviour is most evident in the parliamentary practice known as question period. This designated 45-minute period of time offered each day the House of Commons sits allows members of Parliament an opportunity to ask questions of the government in order to hold it to account. Regrettably, after our political parties agreed to televise question period in 1977, it has been reduced to no more than an anger-filled screaming match. Instead of Parliament serving as a substitute argument for fisticuffs, as Winston Churchill proposed, it has become more like the Roman Colosseum, where politicians act as gladiators verbally attacking one another. Read More

Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend

βœ‡The Kingston Whig-Standard
The Whig-Standard
Saturday, 1-3 p.m., at Confederation Park, 216 Ontario St.: Join Turtles Kingston for an educational day at Confederation Park to celebrate turtles. Learn about these fascinating creatures, their habitats and how people can help protect them. Enjoy a turtle identification challenge, how to move a turtle demonstrations, and even help create a turtle sculpture for Turtle Kingston’s upcoming art gallery. An event for the whole family to enjoy and appreciate the importance of turtle conservation. Turtle’s Kingston third annual Turtle Awareness Day is free. No need to register for tickets, just show up. Read More
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