News Analysis
News Suggests Poilievre Crossed the Thin Blue Line
Genuine revolt or missing the forest for the trees?
Scott Martin
Scott Martin is the founder, editor and main writer of The Catch. He holds a journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. He loves punk and metal music, history and his cat Wally.
Podcast
Diving Into CBC's Five-Year Plan ft. Luke LeBrun (The North State Podcast)
Where do they go from here?
News Analysis
Opinion Columnist Determined to Absolve US of All Responsibility
Raquel Garbers puts a fine point on running defence for US imperialism
Podcast
One Year of The North State
Do I hear wedding bells?
Politics
Why Does Carney Value Project 2025?
A meeting of the minds or thoughtful diplomacy?
Podcast
Carney, News Media Prepare for War ft. Ian Barclay (The North State Podcast)
Carney left the door open for troops in Ukraine, news media helped
News Analysis
"COVID-era" Policies and the End of Public Health
So long public health, we hardly knew ye
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Politics
Strike Three for the Liberals
Never forget: there is power in a union
Podcast
Doug Ford's Stupid F**king Tunnel ft. Glyn Bowerman (The North State Podcast)
Why Ford insists on his ridiculous idea
Personal Essay
The Temptation of Despair
Unrelenting grief and the effects of its battering
Podcast
Monologue: Inescapable Burnout Climate (The North State Podcast)
Here's some of what journalists have to deal with every day
News Analysis
Reporting on Carney's Israel Comments Devoid of Context
Carney's latest statement almost sounds promising... if you don't know the story