Edward Zawadzki

Canadians in Afghanistan, The Poles and their impact on North American society

I can’t tell you how proud I am of being a Canadian when reading about the lives of such heroes as every member of the Canadian Armed Forces in harm’s way, gallantly serving not only Canada but every land big or small in the free world in such hotspots as Iraq and Afghanistan.

Farewell Ben Weider

Canada lost one of its greatest and finest on the weekend with the passing of fitness guru, best selling author and renowned Napoleonic scholar, Ben Weider. Joe Weider, Arnold Swarzenneger, Lou Ferrigno, Franco Colombo

Canadian and U.S. Politics and elections

It is really ticking me off on how the Hollywood liberazzi are treating American Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. This incredibly courageous woman, a mother of 5 children, is living proof that she is a person of character who refused to abort her handicapped child whom she considers to be perfect. She has an approval rating of over 80 per cent in the largest state in the union, has run the Alaska’s over 20 thousand employees with an even but firm hand and has negotiated pipeline deals that approach the 50 billion dollar mark.

Olympic roundup and ratings, Russians in Georgia

I'll be the first one to admit that the Chinese deserve applause for the success of this installment of the Summer Olympics. Well planned, efficient and successful in just about every way possible except for one. The entire games, except for a few highlights as Michael Phelps and his 8 swimming gold records and Usain Bolts shattering the 100 and 200 meter marks in track, were an incredible bore. The Games did more to put the world population to sleep than a snout full of ether. It just seemed to lose much of its drama and I believe the time differential and subsequent live TV presentation of events lost a lot of viewers. I'm interested in seeing what the final viewer ratings will be like.

Propane explosion in Toronto, Mistresses and Monsters

I tried to get close to the site of the massive propane explosion in the Keele and Wilson district of northwest Toronto without much success this morning. The area surrounding the Sunrise Propane Industrial Gasses on Murray Rd., which is largely residential, has suffered extensive damage with windows and doors being blown right out of their framework up to a kilometer away.

Farewell Leif Petterson, Welcome back Brett

One of the toughest parts of being a columnist is when you have to write about the loss of someone you know in the all too small world of sports.

Brett Favre, The house that Ruth built, Wimbledon, Tiger Woods

I remember back on March 4rth of this year when I received a text message from one of my NFL sources telling me that Packers great Brett Favre was about to announce his retirement any minute, I turned to my buddy, property management empassario Steve" The Sports Junkie" Stern and told him that I'd bet him that Favre's retirement would last about as long as a Pauly Shore sitcom.

Wimbleton roundup, Hockey, UFC, Baseball

In what was without a doubt the most dramatic and exciting final ever seen at Wimbledon, Spain's Rafael Nadal won an incredible 7-hour marathon (5 on the court, 2 rain delays) over Switzerland's, Roger Federer 6-4  6-4  6-7  6-7  9-7. Federer, who had won Wimbledon five consecutive times was chasing Swedish great Bjorn Borg's record of 6 All-England titles.  

Spain captures title, Turkey captures Heart

Just finished watching the finals of the Euro Cup 08 which saw the side from Spain defeat Germany 1-0 to win their first European championship since 1964. It was a great tournament that certainly had its share of excitement and dramatics. Not taking anything away from either Spain or Germany, but for me the team of the tourney was the side from Turkey. From their incredible last minutes come from behind win over the tough Czechs, to defeating the heavily favored Croatians 4-2 and their heartbreaking last minute loss to Germany, the Turks certainly won over a legion of fans with their heart and determination and for that I'm going to name them my team of Euro 08. It was a great month of world class football and I'd be interested on seeing later this year how the soccer ratings compared to the upcoming Beijing Olympics later this summer. I bet that the 2nd largest football tourney next to the World Cup gives the Olympics a run for its money.

Iranian Grand Poo Bah and American Politics

So it looks like Iranian Grand Poo Bah, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is flapping his gums again, predicting that the Jewish state is about to be wiped from the map and that the fall of the great Satanic power the United States is about to occur with the countdown of the annihilation of the emperor of power and wealth is ready to occur. While Chuckles held the podium, he also announced to the world that he foresees the new" Sex in the City" movie to win big time at the Golden Globes, predicts the Jets blowing out the Rams at the next Super Bowl and a huge Zeppelin tour in 09.

Reverend Jeremiah Wright makes you miss Al Sharpton

Watched the good Reverend Jeremiah Wright of Chicago unmercifully flapping his mouth and arms about like a frenzied stork at a NAACP banquet in Detroit the other night live on CNN.

A McCain-Rice ticket?

In what would be an absolute disaster for the Democratic Party leading up to the November presidential election, it looks like there may be some truth to the behind the scenes scuttlebutt that current Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice may just be open to a feeler sent out by the McCain camp to have her join his ticket as the Republican vice presidential nominee.

New Cruelty to Animals Bill in Ontario

A big thumbs up to the Province of Ontario, which has introduced a new bill bringing animal cruelty laws into the modern ages. One of the highlights of these potential new laws is that it will make it illegal to cause or permit an animal to be put in a position of distress with penalties for such to reach two years in prison or a hefty $60,000 fine.

The passing of a great one. Zeppo and Gummo for president!

It looks like solidarity is crumbling in this close, bitter Democratic Party candidacy race to choose between two yawners, Zeppo and Gummo on who will represent their unsuccessful run against John McCain for the Presidency in November.

Canada’s healthcare system in trouble

With our health care system in trouble across Canada, the knuckle heads, who are running the show here have now publically announced that since January of 2002 we have allowed over 2,500 immigrants with HIV into our country.

Silda Spitzer and the Angriest Wife in America

With all the publicity surrounding the resignation of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer in the very public wake of a high-priced, call girl scandal, one scenario keeps coming to mind, and that is now Hillary Clinton has some real competition from Silda Spitzer for the title of Angriest Wife in America.

David Miller and Toronto’s Drug Policies

There are just simply too many things that have happened in the past week that have dissed me off to list in just one column here, but I'll do my best to list some of worst offenders.

The passing of Jeff Healey

I am truly in a state of shock over the passing on this Sunday of Toronto-based guitar legend Jeff Healey. Healey passed away after a long courageous fight with cancer at the too young age of 41. Losing his sight at the age of 1 to a form of cancer, Jeff started to play the guitar at the age of 3.

Corrections Canada releasing repeat pedophile offender

Let me get this straight, Corrections Canada is releasing a repeat offender and pedophile that they officially deem to be at a high risk to reoffend?

Celebrities and Politicans

It's an absolute sin that in this era of Oprah, Blitzer and celebrity worship that the real catalysts of public opinion and potential policy makes it seem that in this election  the major media players such as Winfrey, CNN and NBC have the clout and blanket coverage to make them the most powerful brokers in politics today.