Bruce Forsyth

March 2026 Re: Letter writer Cathy Orlando (Letters to the Editor, Toronto Sun, 27 March) and her assertions that “clean energy is creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs — real, future-proof work” and “Pipelines lock us into old technology, while the future is electric cars, wind, batteries, and solar,” this is the second time …

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Now is not the time for scoring political points

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March 2026 Re: “Creating crisis about language faux pas” (Toronto Sun Editorial, 26 March): While it’s debatable whether Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau should have given his remarks in French too, now is not the time to score cheap political points. Two pilots are dead and 41 were injured in the crash at LaGuardia Airport …

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The democracy dilemma: Are we overreacting to leadership styles?

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Published in The Hamilton Spectator, 25 March 2026 This isn’t a case of whataboutism; it’s about consistency in opinions. By Bruce Forsyth Bruce Forsyth lives in Barrie. Re: A rising disdain for democracy, March 18 While he makes some good points, Robert Sorrell needs to balance his obvious hatred of Premier Doug Ford with a level of …

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Bring out the firehoses – No More Mr. Nice Guy

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Published in the Toronto Sun, 14 March 2026 Re “Extra security long overdue” (Joe Warmington, 12 March): While it’s undeniable that the $10 million the federal government is offering to assist Jewish organizations in enhancing security is a good thing, how about tackling the “root causes,” as progressives love to yammer on about when it …

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Toronto Island – A little piece of paradise in Canada’s biggest city

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March 2026 The Toronto Islands are only around a mile off shore from Toronto’s waterfront, but once there, it can seem like a whole world away from the bustle of Canada’s largest city. The Toronto Islands are a chain of 15 small islands in Lake Ontario, providing a sheltered harbour for the city. Originally a series of sand-bars …

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Nothing in this world is free, even OSAP

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March 2026 In regards to Premier Doug Ford’s plan to reduce the amount of OSAP designated as grants from 85% to 25%, it’s regrettable that for those who are able to secure a spot in a post-secondary institution, many will have to incur more debt to obtain that degree/diploma. Some who do not have any …

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Stop throwing away good officers just because they get sick

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March 2026 On 4 March 2026, I reached a significant milestone in my life: 10 years of sobriety. It’s also been 10 years and one month since I came off the road as a patrol constable so I could get the help I needed to get and stay sober. I would never return to active …

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Immigrants to Canada and North America should do more to assimilate

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February 2026 In one day, in two different cities, I saw two burka-clad women. This is on top of the numerous Muslim women I see more and more frequently wearing a hijab. I’m a fiscal conservative, but socially liberal on a lot of issues, even libertarian to a degree, so it doesn’t bother me that …

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From hero to less than zero – The spectacular fall of the man formerly known as a Prince

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February 2026 The fall from grace was a long-time in coming, but given the revelations of the past decade, not unexpected. We all have stories of brushes with greatness, where we encounter various celebrities. It’s easier than ever to capture these moments forever, but there was once a time when people didn’t have a camera …

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Popular diner has served up burgers, fries and shakes on the Hamilton Beach Strip for eight decades

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February 2026 The Hamilton-Burlington Beach Strip is a popular destination for recreation and leisure. Featuring amenities like parkland, a giant wave pool, walking & cycling trails, a go-kart track and of course, the beach for swimming and suntanning, the beach strip has been the place to go in the hot summer months for over 150 …

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