With the looming mass defection of baby-boomers from the whitewashed halls of hospitals to the white-sand beaches of retirement, a critical shortage of doctors is expected to hit a medical industry already scarily understaffed. The planned solution to this problem is to “fast-track” medical school. There are two facets to this proposal, neither of which… Continue reading The upcoming doctor dilemma
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Early lectures lead to Zombie-itis
By the time Tuesday rolls around my bedtime has been slipping later and later for five days. It is the second earliest day of the week and, the earliest being Wed., Tue. hits the hardest. The problem is compounded and exacerbated by having a class I am required to function well in that morning. As… Continue reading Early lectures lead to Zombie-itis
Potential changes to Alberta Mental Health Act cause concern
The recently proposed changes to Alberta’s Mental Health Act are causing controversy in the province–well, as much as anything without the words “royalty” and “oil” can these days. In Nov., the Provincial Legislature will vote on whether or not to adopt Bill 31. The bill proposes changes to the Mental Health Act that would increase… Continue reading Potential changes to Alberta Mental Health Act cause concern
Colbert’s presidency ambitions totally awesome
The voters are desperate for a white, male, middle-aged, Jesus-trumpeting alternative.” Last week Stephen Colbert–or rather, the conservative lobotomy case that he plays on the Colbert Report–declared his intention to seek the office of the President of the United States. On Tue., Oct. 16, Colbert made a surprise appearance on the Daily Show with Jon… Continue reading Colbert’s presidency ambitions totally awesome
Calgary cab chaos causes confusion
The list of things more infuriating than waiting around in the freezing cold for a cab is scarce. Unfortunately, given the city’s inability to provide adequate public transportation (especially late at night), its chronic lack of workers, and the asinine system limiting the number of taxi plates available, this is all too often a reality.… Continue reading Calgary cab chaos causes confusion
The Nobel prizes are still needed
As another pleasant fall slides into an awful and cruel winter, the kids prepare for Hallowe’en, their parents prepare to ignore another local election, a bright light shines as the Nobel Prizes are handed out. But should they matter? The first prizes were awarded in 1901, the result of a large endowment left by Alfred… Continue reading The Nobel prizes are still needed
EMS workers are right to demand increase
As Calgary continues to experience a population influx that outpaces the ability of infrastructure to keep up with demand, it would seem that everything possible should be done to make sure that emergency services are affected as little as possible. Unfortunately, this logic is apparently not as straightforward as it should be. At the end… Continue reading EMS workers are right to demand increase
And Iran, Iran so far away…
If you’re going to be insane enough to invite the President of Iran to make a speech at an eminent university in New York City, you might as well let the man talk without slandering him beforehand. On Mon., Sep. 24, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waded through a throng of protestors to speak at Columbia… Continue reading And Iran, Iran so far away…
Municipal politics are important!
There are very few things involved in the world of politics which can be counted on to cause such a dramatic lack of interest as Calgary’s municipal elections. Voter turnout in the last few years has been dismal and there doesn’t seem to be any particular reason why that should drastically change by Oct. 15.… Continue reading Municipal politics are important!