The Parable of the Mirror Room
There was once a city where every crime, every kindness, every movement was recorded, but no names were ever written down. In the Mirror Room at the center of the city, leaders gathered to solve…
Marilyn Gladu’s record: saying one thing in Sarnia–Lambton, voting another in Ottawa
Marilyn Gladu, Member of Parliament for Sarnia–Lambton since 2015, has repeatedly claimed credit for bringing federal investments to the riding — even when she voted against the very legislation that enabled those investments. This report…
Cat Organizations vs. Dog Organizations: A Systems Theory Perspective
In the world of organizational theory and strategic planning, structure and behavior often mirror the innate tendencies of natural systems. What if we examined organizations through the lens of two of humanity’s most beloved companions—cats…
Redefining Policing: Prioritizing Community Investment Over Infrastructure in Sarnia
In the midst of debates surrounding the future of law enforcement in Sarnia, a critical question emerges: where should the city’s resources be directed to ensure public safety and community well-being? As the police chief…
First Monday Interview on Winning Entrepeneur of the Year
Written by Heather Anne Wakeling-Lister for First Monday At age 39, Nathan Colquhoun, recipient of Entrepreneur of the Year has had more experience in founding projects and businesses than most will throughout their working career….
2024 Life Update: Buying the Sarnia Journal and Entrepreneurialism
An update about what’s going on with me and my new projects including more about how I bought the Sarnia Journal.
Sarnia Police Ticketing Again, This Time for Sitting on a Bench and Drinking Peacefully
So now this just happened 20 minutes ago. I was sitting down by the river near my home. Two officers showed up on bicycles and strolled right up to two men sitting about 50 feet…
Gender Protests at Sarnia City Hall
I wanted to go see what all the hooplaw was about today at city hall and boy was I not disappointed. A couple hundred people were out there and they were all there on behalf…
Sarnia Police Services Budget Meeting
Maybe another way to describe why I was so agitated last night. This is all government. We have a vast system of resources across our city. And then we have the police by their own…
The Made Up Dangers of Drag Queen Storytelling in Sarnia
Several months ago, a local bookstore invited guest drag queen Amanda Villa to host readings for children. The event was created and announced via Facebook and local radio, and within moments there were comments and complaints…
Old Libraries, God is Math and A Genius Who Cured His Own Disease
I wanted to share about someone I met from Sarnia; this story warranted a share. On New Year’s Eve, I went to Mauds Variety after spending several hours at the downtown Refined Fool location for…
Sarnia Police Press Release Using Language That Is Part Of The Problem
On Dec 03, 2022 the Sarnia Police issued a tragic press release entitled “Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Continue” as a warning to highlight the gravity of the substance and the dangers associated. The goal of the…
On My Run For Mayor of Sarnia
I’m still in a bit of shock. On August 14, 2021 I started a category in my note taking app called “mayor run” where I tracked ideas and thoughts about possibly running for mayor of…
Am I Here?
Each nightI sitsomewhere differentsome different waymy eyes fixed upon everchanging movementsof things thatdon’t look backor say hello and I waitto intersect witha glanceto knowI’m still here
The Integrity Comissioner Process Is A Joke
Today I received notice of yet another Integrity Comissioner complaint against me. This one is because I publicly shared the first Integrity Comissioner Complaint. I am now going to share this current complaint in it’s…
I Am Guilty Of Breaking the Code of Conduct
— Click here to read the latest Integrity Comissioner complaint lodged against me. A few days ago, I was made aware that another Integrity Comissioner complaint was lodged against me. As always, in the interests…
Paths
Wind me upAnd watch as I go here and thereAnd then over there Watch how there is no patternNo repetitionNo way to calculateWhere I’ll be next I have been linking and joiningOther paths where theyGo…
KOJO Institute Letter to the City of Sarnia
I had made a motion in a closed meeting on Dec 13, 2022 to release this letter which was not successful (read entire story here). Since then, multiple organizations in Sarnia have been reaching out…
Diversity Training In Sarnia Full Story
There is a lot of information coming out about what is happening in the City of Sarnia right now that I think needs some clarifying. At the risk of revealing things that were meant to…