Toronto-born Arthur Irwin was one of the unique figures in sports in the late nineteenth century. As a star shortstop in the major leagues, he was an innovator, credited with inventing the baseball glove and the squeeze play. As an entrepreneur, he helped establish professional baseball in Toronto, among other successful business ventures. And, after [...]

The Tory minority government is double-dog-daring the Opposition to force an election over their crime bill. Prediction: Stéphane Dion will grumble and pretend he doesn’t care, Jack Layton will howl impotently, and the Bloc will negotiate another billion dollars for folk-dancing in Rimouski. Stephen Harper is truly the alpha Parliamentarian in this bunch. Did you [...]