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Discussion regarding the merging of Winnipeg district municipalities into a single administration, and the benefits/consequences of such a merge.

Montreal, Quebec

Discussion on the financial issues surrounding the '72 national elections, particularly focusing on the economic disparity found within British Colombia's upper and lower classes.

Exhibit review and interview with artist Colin Hawort's one man show, at the Agnes Lefort Gallery in 1961.

Montreal, Quebec

Commentary on the design of Canadian airports, with critical discussions on Winnipeg's "temporary airport terminals".

Discussions regarding the longevity of Trudeau's minority government, and its potential downfall following the future release of the budgetary report.

Interview with Pianist/Composer Glenn Gould

Desbarats discusses the current trends in education teachings, found within journalism schools across North America - noting that possible risks associated with simply teaching the technical aspects of journalism, as opposed to providing a nurturing…

Kingston, Ontario

A select transcription of Desbarats's speech to the members of the Canadian Club in Kingston.

London, Ontario

Desbarats discusses his odd preference for smaller, more cramped propeller planes a opposed to larger passenger jets. He believed that smaller, propeller planes were “more human,” and that he felt more connected to his fellow…

London, Ontario

This article focuses on the debate between the superiority and value of downtown versus suburban life. Desbarats very candidly admits that he is slowly becoming acclimatized to suburban life and the comforts and convenience that it…