The Hot Take

THE HOT TAKE: Elect normal people to stop Niagara Region’s crazy tax hikes

The budget chair shouldn't be a guy who’s never had to budget, writes James Culic

Dec 19, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Don’t blame politics for Canada’s food price inflation

We’re losing sight of the true villain in the Canadian food price world, writes James Culic

Dec 11, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: The ‘hero shot’ is the wrong approach to the homeless crisis

Notwithstanding clause is messy, but might be best option, writes James Culic

Dec 4, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Tariffs are bad except when they're good

If we want tasty pizza we need to abolish all tariffs, writes James Culic

Nov 28, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: How 'measly' is $200 to regular folks?

If you’re looking your provincial gift horse in the mouth, donate it to charity, writes James Culic

Nov 20, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Pelham should get some consultant addiction counselling

We have staff, use them, writes James Culic

Nov 13, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Niagara Pride flag fiasco highlights Catholic school funding conundrum

Want to ban a flag? Don't do it on the public's dime, writes James Culic

Nov 6, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: How gawkers will ruin Niagara’s burgeoning film industry

Don’t go hang out at film sets and take pictures, writes James Culic

Oct 23, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Are you kidding? $100,000 is still a lot of money

The sunshine list is just fine, thanks, and should stay as it is, writes James Culic

Oct 9, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: It’s too expensive to have a baby in Niagara

Make strawberries cheap again, writes James Culic

Oct 3, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >