Archive - Writing It Out from Kevin Costain

Trump Screams, Canada Flinches, Taxes go Poof

If this were a Hollywood movie, it would’ve started with Donald Trump’s (un)Truth Social post.

Jun 30 •

April 2025

The 2025 Canadian Federal Election

In which I consider all the craziness leading up to this election. Please, vote.

Apr 27 •

Book: Against the People: How Ford Nation Is Dismantling Ontario

A look at a Doug Ford take-down book to understand the overall arguments against this government.

Apr 26 •

March 2025

No, Canada is Not the 51st State. Never Will be

But wait, within this, there some things to think about. Hear me out.

Mar 19 •

We Need to Bring Back the Decades

We're livin' in the twenties, and don't forget it! Time to get with the twenties.

Mar 3 •

February 2025

Killing Your Darlings

It's possible I destroy far more of my writing than I release. We are always our own critic. But, we should be ready to lose it all to get at the best.

Feb 24 •

Is There an Epidemic of Loneliness?

In which I consider if people are more lonely and what could be done about it. Also, I am absolutely not qualified to do this, but hear me out.

Feb 17 •

Re-watching the 1980s Magnum, P.I.

Now for something a little different. Recently, I'd embarked on trip through the entire eight season run of this show and I have thoughts.

Feb 10 •

Is A.I. Killing Blogs?

Curiously, all this talk about artificial intelligence seems to miss these bigger truths.

Feb 4 •

It's a Trade War with the U.S., But What Do We Do?

Let's look at what I've done since tariffs were announced and what alternatives in technology are out there. Who knows, maybe Trump calls all this off…

Feb 2 •

January 2025

Doug Ford Calls an Early Ontario Election

A look at the entrants and a general overview of what to expect on February 27.

Jan 29 •

What is 'Wear and Tear' at the Landlord Tenant Board?

Unexplained rules in the RTA and at the LTB lead to a ton of confusion. How does a small landlord in crisis navigate these concepts?

Jan 27 •

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