This is a conversation series by Donna Kennedy-Glans, a writer and former Alberta cabinet minister, featuring newsmakers and intriguing personalities. Read More

When kids his age were assembling LEGO sets, 10-year-old Ben Cowan-Dewar was also drawing up blueprints for golf courses. The sketches were meticulous and detailed; they even had locker rooms. Read More

University administrators seem unsure about how to respond to anti-Israel encampments. Last week in Calgary, police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the occupiers. In Edmonton, police went in with batons over the weekend. McGill sought an injunction to clear its camp but on Wednesday, it was denied. In Ottawa and Toronto, administrators have opted for negotiations. One reason for hesitancy by some leaders may be concerns that giving the occupiers the boot would violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Read More