Myles Higgins

The Politics of Churchill Falls Power

Although recent public comments by Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Natural Resources, Kathy Dunderdale, led to a scramble to clarify what was happening, there are still positives to be found in her clumsy statements.

We Are Canada

As surely as the sun rises and sets, the Canadian federation is slowly devolving into a handful of separate and independent states.

The Truth is…

With the news that Newfoundland and Labrador will soon be moving away from equalization while Ontario will be moving toward a “have not” position, much has been said by government and the media alike on the subject.

They’re Just Newfies…

In March of 2006, I penned a commentary entitled, “Newfies, # and Other Terms of Endearment”. The opening paragraph read as follows:

Equalization Dilemma - An Ontario Solution

The solution to Ontario's fiscal and public image concern rests in doing what Ottawa, at the request of Ontario itself, refused to do more than a year ago.

Ontario’s Equalization Non-Disaster

How is it even possible that the good news story of Newfoundland & Labrador coming off of equalization has somehow turned into a catalyst for concern and near hysteria in some circles?

History Will Judge…

There are those who believe that every person, at some time in their existance, is faced with an all important choice. A choice that will, if taken, change everything.

The Glass Is Indeed Half Full

I sometimes get feedback telling me that I’m always too negative. While Newfoundland and Labrador may have gotten a raw deal, on more than one occasion, and even though the place should be far ahead of where it is today, there are some positives people ask me. “Why don’t you publicize those”?

Motives of Animal Rights Groups Exposed by 3 Simple Words - “Ban the Hakapik”

With all the happenings taking place during this year’s Atlantic seal harvest folks have begun to ask me why I’ve remained virtually silent on the issue this time around. “It’s not like you”, they say, and they’re right. In my own defence all I can say is that I’ve been having such a good time (barring the tragic incidents that took place) that I made a concious decision to remain a fly on the wall and simply soak it all in. Until now that is. Things have reached a point where I simply can't hold back any longer.

Justice for All or Only for Some?

With the surprise retirement announcement of Supreme Court Justice Michel Bastarache, speculation will soon begin to mount about where his replacement might be found.

Newfoundland and Labrador Balancing Act

This week Newfoundland and Labrador’s battle hardened Auditor General (they don’t call him a General without reason), released yet another direct and accurate report. This one focused on the financial situation in the province and it shone a light on an issue that screams to be addressed.

Atlantic Fishery: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Last week, for the first time since a moratorium on cod fishing was instituted in 1992, there was actually some good news to report on the state of the Atlantic cod stocks near Newfoundland and Labrador.

Seals, Kangaroos and Ex-Beatles - The Protest Continues

With the annual Atlantic seal harvest just around the corner, it’s no wonder the activist contingent are once again hitting the bricks (or the ice floes) in yet another quest for your hard earned dollars.

Political Bombshell or Bombast?

Recently someone posed a question to me that I found more than a little interesting in both concept and potential.

Stephen Harper Directly Implicated in Bribery Allegation

Political corruption at the highest levels of Canada’s government appears to be happening with frightening regularity these days.

Toursim - Newfoundland and Labrador Does it Right

A big tip of the hat and hearty pat on the back to the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism and all the folks involved in promoting the province these days.

The Famous and Infamous of Newfoundland and Labrador

Airports are the kind of place where you never know who you'll come across.

There are Lies and Then There are Damn Lies

Today I nearly fell off my chair after visiting the federal Conservative website and reading a press release issued this week. The funniest part of the whole site (funny in a rather sad way) has to be the verbal diarrhea they espouse on a regular basis.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s “ABC” Campaign Back on Track

After meeting with Stephen Harper in Ottawa Newfoundland and Labrador premier, Danny Williams, went before the media this week to let the public know that his ABC (anyone but Conservative) campaign, “…is back on.”

Perception is Not Reality in Newfoundland and Labrador

Many Canadians have come to see Newfoundland and Labrador as the place where the people are “always whining and looking for more.”