Andrew Parkes

Oct 22, 2024 | thehub.ca | Andrew Parkes |Joanne Archibald

We’re alarmed at the frustration building amongst young people living in Canada. Whether it’s Canadian history, politics, housing, or health care, it seems many people view problems at home as too insurmountable to solve and use phrases like “the country is falling apart” or “our country is broken.” So, what is it about life in Canada right now that has people so upset?

Sep 4, 2024 | newsshopper.co.uk | Andrew Parkes

Editor Andrew Parkes has a number of thoughts every week, here are just five of them. 1. You’ve got to hand it to bankers, they might be the most arrogant, non-caring, rip off merchants you’ll ever meet, but they’ve made damn sure they’re Teflon-coated. And, having let them get away with it for years, who are the real mugs? This week I was told the monthly charge on my current account will rise 150 per cent. But will I change banks? In all honesty, probably not. 2.

Sep 4, 2024 | newsshopper.co.uk | Andrew Parkes

Editor Andrew Parkes has a number of thoughts every week, here are just five of them. 1. As I write this I am very out of breath due to the ridiculous number of steps I just climbed. Have you noticed how many people got Fitbits for Christmas? There’s hardly a wrist without one. There may be debate about their accuracy, but if you’re even slightly competitive you won’t be able to deny they work from a pychological point of view. Reviewed: The Fitbit Charge HR activity tracker 2.

Sep 4, 2024 | newsshopper.co.uk | Andrew Parkes

Editor Andrew Parkes has a number of thoughts every week, here are just five of them. 1. How should we react to the horrific, inhumane atrocities carried out in Paris? Is blanket bombing on IS strongholds the answer? I would argue that no matter how appalled you are or what vengeance you would like to exact, it is not. I’m sorry to say the only reaction has to be to carry on as normally as we can.

Sep 4, 2024 | newsshopper.co.uk | Andrew Parkes

Editor Andrew Parkes has a number of thoughts every week, here are just five of them. 1. I was lucky enough this weekend to have a ticket to see Van Morrison and Tom Jones live on stage at the O2, the first time they’ve performed together, what a treat. I even enjoyed a drink and a bite to eat before the show (at the slightly inflated type of price you would expect). But I was horrified at the £30 fee for parking – that is frankly a disgrace, though they do, of course, have a captive audience.