Opinion Archive
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Remembering my colleague and friend, Peter Gorrie
Posted on January 9, 2021 | 4 CommentsHere in Canada, the number of journalists who cover the automotive industry is not very large. While the total number of writers, bloggers and videographers that include automotive content in […] -
Gillette Brilliantly Attacks Toxic Masculinity in New You Tube Video
Posted on January 15, 2019 | No CommentsGillette has just released a video ad on You Tube that challenges the long-held stereotypes embedded in the phrase “The best a man can get”. It questions whether the values […] -
The Jeep Grand Cherokee – How Branding Has Kept it Going for over 25 Years
Posted on July 17, 2018 | No CommentsLook around the highways and roadways of Canada and you’ll see more SUVs and crossovers driving around today than you will cars. The shift away from passenger cars and towards […] -
Small Ways to Give Back to Your Community
Posted on May 24, 2016 | No Comments“It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.” – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle It’s easy to get wrapped up in our […] -
It’s the Wrong Time to Tie Climate Change to the Fort McMurray Disaster
Posted on May 6, 2016 | 2 CommentsEnvironmentalists can be their own worst enemy at times. As most of Canada, as well as many eyes around the world are gripped and horrified by the tragedy that is […] -
My Problem With Earth Day
Posted on April 22, 2016 | 6 CommentsYes, you read the headline correctly. I, Eric Novak, aka Enviro Dad have a problem with Earth Day. Now having said that, I should probably explain what I mean. To […] -
I Hate This Lack of Winter!
Posted on February 1, 2016 | No CommentsHold onto your hats, it’s time for a good ‘ole fashioned video rant. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO REVIEW A HONDA SNOW BLOWER IF I DON’T HAVE ANY SNOW ON […] -
The Paris Agreement Means We’re Only Half Way There
Posted on December 12, 2015 | No CommentsToday in Paris 190 nations reached a historic agreement relating to the need to address climate change. How history ultimately views this agreement will now depend on how governments and […] -
Is There a Bright Side to the Volkswagen Debacle?
Posted on September 22, 2015 | 1 CommentVolkswagen is in trouble – a big, smelly, noxious kind of trouble and it’s the kind of trouble that is going to cost it dearly to fix. With the discovery […]